Wenger not expecting an easy ride

Arsène Wenger is keen for Arsenal not to get ahead of themselves, after learning of their 'easy' Champions League group.

The Gunners will be clear favourites to win the group which contains Shakhtar Donestsk, SC Braga and Partizan Belgrade.

However, the manager says there is no room for complacency at this level, and wants proffessionalism and determination from his players to ensure they qualify without slip-ups.

Wenger told Arsenal.com: "I think it is more difficult than it looks because we have Shakhtar Donetsk and Braga who are two very good teams. Also there is a lot of travel too. We will be favourites but we start one week after the internationals when the players will have been away.

"We have more experience than the other teams but Shakhtar have some experience themselves and people forget Braga knocked out Sevilla by winning both games [in the qualifying round].

"I am very confident of course and I am sure we will come out of it. But I don't think we have an easy group. We'll need to be on our toes."

Arsenal will face an emotional return with former favourite Eduardo, who only recently made the move from the Emirates to Shakhtar.

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