Arsenal Face Celtic In The Champions League Play-Offs!

by **arsenal27** Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:21 am

ARSENAL will face Celtic in the Champions League play-offs.
Arsene Wenger's Gunners travel to Parkhead for the first leg before the return tie at the Emirates.

Former striker Charlie Nicholas, who played for both clubs, said: "They would have wanted to avoid each other.

"But Celtic fans would be happy because after beating Dynamo Moscow they would fancy playing anyone. It was a very good performance in Russia.

"For Arsenal, the concern is the lack of players they've brought in and injuries.

"I think it will be very tight."

Ex-Arsenal skipper Frank McLintock believes his old club will need to be on top of their game to pick up a decent result in Scotland.

The 69-year-old said: "It will be a cracking tie because the Celtic supporters are so noisy and passionate.

"Arsenal will have to be on their toes because Celtic have got a great home record over the years."