Arsenal Football Club is one of the big football clubs of the world. It has achieved numerous glories in past and the current young side is a real threat to many teams.
Five years without a trophy is an oft quoted term when talking about Arsenal. This season Arsenal wants to deliver. This desire is expressed by the manager. There are many trophies on the line and currently Arsenal is in the position of winning all of them. They are not out of any competition nor are they chasing anyone in the league.
Champions League, the toughest tournament according to many, is the only trophy not won by Arsenal. They started their Champions League campaign in grand style. In the first two games they score 09 goal. It was raining goal. They were very comfortably placed. Then came two defeats and the situation in the group changed. On the last day of group stage Arsenal had to win in order to qualify for the round of 16. They got the win they were looking for but they finished second in the group. It means that they have to play their round of 16 matches against the like of Barcelona, Real Madrid and other tough sides. What are the chances of Arsenal to make it to the Quarter Final?
If Arsenal are really unlucky and get Barcelona then the chances of winning Champions League are none to be honest, slim to be optimistic and not impossible to be Arsenal's manager. The way in which Barcelona has treated Real Madrid and the way in which they had already played at the Emirates it is not difficult to say that if on 17 December Arsenal and Barcelona are matched up then Arsenal fans will quietly accept their defeat even before the game.
In case of Real Madrid or other teams Arsenal has some chances to advance to the next round. It will be great test of Arsenal side, who thus far have shown that they are weak at the back and unable to finish the game. Apart from Barcelona, any other side and Arsenal will be ready to take on. It will be tough for Arsenal to advance to the Quarter Final stage but at least they will have some fighting chance.
According to the experts this season Arsenal should forget about Champions League. In fact they are suggesting it to all the teams as they see only Barcelona to win.
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