Gunners smash the Celt’s impressive home European record
Celtic 0/ Arsenal 2
Last night’s result at Parkhead was surprising in the sense that it ended Celtic’s 26-year undefeated streak at home to English sides, but completely unsurprising in the sense that it was Arsenal’s third straight 2-0 in an away Champions League qualifier. A solid win that makes next week’s leg at The Emirates a mere formality.
Spoiler bonus: There was also some proper football games last night - check out highlights of Chelsea win over Sunderland after the jump…
UCL qualifiers, 8.05pm, BBC3 (Ars) and ITV1 (Liv), Free £30 bet
Former England manager and self-ordained Dutchman Schteve McClaren hasn’t had much luck in North London during his career, and that won’t change tonight. Meanwhile, the luck that has seen Liverpool claim maximum points in the league will continue when Standard Liege visit Anfield.
Read on for reasons why Arsene and Rafa will be celebrating tonight…
Five reasons why Arsenal will beat FC Twente
1. Last season Arsenal won the away leg of their Champions League qualifier with Sparta Prague 2-0 but they didn’t ease up in the second - winning 3-0.
2. Steve McClaren’s last trip to the Emirates while Middlesbrough boss saw him suffer a humiliating 7-0 defeat.