Arsenal welcome Celtic to the Emirates on Wednesday night for the return leg of the UCL play-off.

Arsenal won the first leg in Glasgow 2-0, thanks to a lucky deflection and an own goal. The Gunners were in control for the most part of the game though the goals were lucky. Now they've got the chance to completely seal this deal, especially as everything seems to be to their advantage.
With most players fit and the goals flowing in smoothly so far, Arsenal will have no valid excuse if they don't finish the job.
There is one injury concern though, and that's Cesc Fabregas. He appeared to have a hamstring injury during the EPL game against Portsmouth, but it could just be a leg strain. Either way, it's doubtful that he will feature in this game as the Gunners will need him in their upcoming away games against Manchester United and Manchester City.
Wenger's 4-3-3 formation worked well on Saturday. 4-5-1 could work just as well 'cos pretty much anybody scores in this team.  .  .especially Gallas. Makes one wonder what's up with the strikers,huh.

Celtic lost at home to Arsenal after putting up a decent fight in the 1st leg of the play-off. They face an uphill task this time as they make their way over to the Emirates for the return leg.
They need to score at least 3 goals and keep from conceding to be certain of a complete victory.  .  .seems nearly impossible at the Emirates, doesn't it? But then, football is unpredictable.
Tony Mowbray admits Arsenal were the better side in Glasgow, but believes his side can match them. He must be regretting opting for defensive tactics when the Gunners came to town.  .  .we should expect to see some purely attacking strategy this time.
Stephen McManus and Barry Robson are back in full training at Celtic. Captain McManus has recovered from a knee injury while his Scotland team-mate has overcome a groin complaint, so both are expected to get starting places on the team.
Will be interesting to what the Hoops do on the night.

This game will be a bloody formality,
wud just watch it for the entertainment, chikena!

Think Fab is confirmed injured so Ramsey should start. I know it'z not feasible but I'd really want to see Wilshere play. Van persie deserves a place on the bench as he's been pretty regular so should take a rest. I'd go with Eduardo up top flanked by Arshavin and Wilshere/Pinky in a loose 433 formation that can quickly morph to 451. Celtic will attack for sure so it remains to see if le'prof will make Arsenal play deep and counter using Diaby as the fulcrum or use Ramsey and reserve Diaby for the mouthy scummies. Whatever though, itz goin to be a good day for Le'arse.

I hope gunners do it big.

I expect celtic to try and get an early goal to bring them back into the tie. On failing to get the goal, they will just sit back and play for honor.

Base on what happen at Celtic Park fortnight ago, Celtic will come out with full force but the Gunners will win

I see AW resting some regulars tonight against Celtic, this time around Celtic might go for the attacking option but all the same Arsenal will scale thru by 4-0 agg

this game iz in the bag already!!!

Le' Arses'll qualify! GET THE 40MILLION!!

2-0

No doubt it's going to be a tough game but i count on the young guns to continue on their impressive start to the season tonight

I don drink water too much for this world, so i dont take anything for granted.
In the eyes of most gunners, It's a job completed, in the mind of the Celtic faithful, a job we can do.
Complacence can finish us if we take this granted, go and Dynamo. All it will take is one early goal and red card and Celtic are back in it.

We are doing it again tonite!

Arses going with 4-3-3.

No RVP. Eduardo, Bendtner and Diaby to tidy things up in front.

What happened to Arshavin.Wenger don start again ooo

Obviously he thinks it's a done deal already. Hope it won't turn out to be a mistake on his part.

These Celtic dudes don't look serious at all. Nervous passes, weak defense.

Hahaha. . .Fergie's in the stands. Saturday nor be small thing.

Arsenal playing some very free-flowing football. Nice.

Eduardo misses!!!

Cristalz:

Hahaha. . .Fergie's in the stands. Saturday nor be small thing.

The more he looks, the less he sees!

Can't this MF's complete a bleeping Pass.

AccoPen:

The more he looks, the less he sees!

Nah.  .  .not with those well-seasoned eyes of his. I'm sure hez wishing he could watch RVP and Arshavin play.

Celtic are just annoying. Piss-poor. Almunia just dey lounge.

Celtic are shyte. . . . . . and Eduardo dives!!!!

PENALTY!!!

Haba.  .  .was that a penalty??
Eduardo the diver.  .  .the goalie didn't touch him!

Silly goal.

follypimpi:

Penalty !!!

That was a blatant dive. . . . . .I hope Howard Webb is watching this game.
Celtic have been so unfortunate. . . . .conceding goals that Arsenal didn't really work for.

Was that a penalty ?
If it wasn't my respect for Eduardo has just waned.

That was a disgraceful dive by eduardo.
Arsenal fans should never criticize other players for diving. They have a Hollywood star of their own.