Silvestre: We have to be wary of Villareal

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Date	Time	C	Opponent	F	A	R	S
07 Apr	7:45 PM	CL	Villareal (A)	1	1	Draw

Defender Mikael Silvestre has warned him and his Arsenal team mates that Spanish opponents Villareal will pose a great danger to their aspirations of Champions League glory.

Speaking to the Official Matchday Programme, Silvestre says that Villareal are very technically-gifted and will be difficult proposition.

Silvestre said: "It won't be easy. The only team we knew already was Porto, from the group stage, but when you get to the last eight, you know every team is capable of beating any other.

"I think it's a good draw for us though, because we can't say that Villarreal are the biggest side we could get. But the talking doesn't matter, we have to show it on the pitch, and just win. No matter how we do it, we need to get through to the semis.

"I know a bit about Villarreal, because they have been in the Champions League for the past few seasons now, and also I'm sure I'll chat with Robért Píres before the game.

"They play good attacking football, and have some very technical players in midfield.

"Of course it would be great for me to face Man United in the next round, and face my ex team mates. It would be something special. But as I say, we must get past Villarreal first."

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Simon

Posted on 7 Apr, 2009 at 11:38 AM - Reply

Defender Mikael Silvestre has warned him and his Arsenal team mates that Spanish opponents Villareal will pose a great danger to their aspirations of Champions League glory.

Warned him? Who? Has Silvestre warned himself? Why don't you try proof-reading your stuff once in a while.

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