Luzhny: Arsenal are among favourites for Champions League
Former Arsenal defender Oleg Luzhny believes his old side are up there with the favourites to win the Champions League this season.
The Ukranian thinks that two of Arsenal, Barcelona and Inter Milan will contest the final, and is backing his old side to conquer Europe, provided they avoid Manchester United.
He said: "I think Arsenal would do better not to draw an English team. I think they do better against the continental teams because Manchester United are so strong right now.
"I think the favourites to win the Champions League are Arsenal, Barcelona and Inter Milan - I think two of these teams will be in the final."
Luzhny, a double winner with Arsenal in 2002, did admit, however, that he played in stronger Gunners sides than this one.
The 41-year-old thinks that Arsenal's lack of physical presence could cost them this season.
He said: "This Arsenal side is completely different to the one I played in; we were stronger and faster than they are now.
"We had Overmars, Ljungberg, Píres and Petit.
"Now Arsenal are more technical and more controlled but I think they aren't quite strong enough for English football.
"I'd like to see Arsenal with stronger players in the middle like Vieira and Gilberto.
"I think my old Arsenal team would beat the current side."
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