"We've heard the draw for the next phase of the Champions League and it is going to be hard. I know, having been drawn against English club sides in Europe before I moved here that foreign sides feel confident when they are paired with an English club. They feel there is a lot of space on the field here and so they feel they can do well against us.

"However, with the amount of foreign players at Arsenal, I think they'll feel wary of playing us. We have four World and European Champions in our side so I'd think Juventus and the others will be fearful of what we can do to them.

"We need a good result in the Premiership against Charlton on Sunday. We're mindful that November can be a bad month for Arsenal so a win in our first game of the month will dispel any vultures that look to hover over us in this regard.

"Finally, a quick word for Gio Van Bronckhorst. I'm so pleased that he's producing his best form for us. I always knew he was top quality but it's good others can see that now. He is always thinking of setting up another attack and although such tactics carry risks, I think they are worth taking."