Wenger remains cautious: "Job is not over!"

Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has cautioned his players ahead of tonight's Champions League qualification game against FC Twente not to take things lightly.

Arsenal go into the game with a 2-0 lead from the first leg, which should be an ideal starting position.

"It is not always easy to go into a match when you lead 2-0, but I want us to be positive and to win it," Wenger said yesterday.

"We have done the job well at Twente, but the job is not over. We have to respect Twente and come into the game with a desire to win."

The Frenchman also pointed at Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Fulham.

Wenger was furious after the game.

English media said that Arsenal need new players and with the transfer market closing on Monday the names of Xabi Alonso (Liverpool) and Gareth Barry (Aston Villa) were mentioned.

But Wenger wants to hear nothing of it: "I think we have a strong team and I have faith in the players we already have. One player can not make the difference, we must be strong as a team."

Against Twente Wenger can dispose of Cesc Fabregas again.

The midfielder has recovered from a hamstring injury, but Wenger did not want to reveal whether the Spaniard will start.

Newly acquired Mikael Silvestre will not play.

The defender has a muscle injury.

Philippe Senderos is also unlikely to play.

The man from Switzerland is about to sign with AC Milan.