Arsene Wenger warns Manchester United ahead of UEFA Champions League tie with Benfica– Report
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has warned his English rivals Manchester United of the threat posed by Benfica. The Eagles have been in imperious form in the Primeira Liga and the tactician insists that the Red Devils would have to play carefully against them.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’ Benfica currently lie 2nd in their UEFA Champions’ League group and are piling on the pressure on leaders, Manchester United, ahead of their crucial tie at Old Trafford.
The Lisbon outfit were able to hold their English counterparts when the two sides met at Estadio da Luz on the opening day, however it is expected that Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s men will put up a much better performance at home.
While the Premiership champions are favourites for this one, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 boss, Arsene Wenger claims that his fierce rivals will have to be careful when taking on the Portuguese giants.
Speaking to reporters, the trainer said that the Reds had made a great impact on him and they might be able to engineer a shock result despite being the away side for this one.
"Manchester United should be careful with Benfica. I have got a great impression on them and I think they can cause a surprise,” Arsene Wenger was quoted as saying.
The Frenchmen has also reportedly garnered an interest in Benfica midfielder, Javi Garcia and is allegedly looking to secure his services in January.
The former Real Madrid has been on the radar of top European sides including Manchester United and has been ever present in the line-up at the Stadium of Light.
Primarily playing as holding midfielder, the 24-year-old has the uncanny ability to control the tempo of the game and is well known for tenacity to tackle and retain ball possession. A player of his ability is what the Gunners need in the current scenario but his €30 million will be major hurdle for Wenger.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nagoya-Grampus-c39993 coach has never been noted for splashing the cash in the transfer market rather he prefers signing young talents and grooming them into World Class stars. However given Arsenal’s current woes, he may change his methods this time and make a bid for Javi Garcia when the transfer window re-opens.
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