Don't get cocky Wenger warns his young Gunners

0 Comments | AFP, October, 2007

LONDON (AFP) — Arsene Wenger has told his Arsenal players they can effectively clinch their place in the Champions League knockout stages as long as they don't get over-confident against Slavia Prague on Tuesday.

Wenger's side have won their opening two Group H matches and another three points at the Emirates Stadium would leave them within touching distance of the second round.

After surging to the top of the Premier League and their European group during an 11-match winning run, Arsenal are heavily favoured to beat the Czech league leaders.

It would be easy for Arsenal's talented young side to think they have to do little more than turn up to secure another win. So while Wenger paid lip service to Slavia's ability to trouble his team, the Gunners manager...

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