Fredrik Ljungberg demonstrated Arsenal’s relaxed approach ahead of Sunday’s clash at Manchester United as he relished the prospect of what is set to be a full-blooded encounter as “great fun“.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hopes winger Fredrik Ljungberg will be able to return to action in next week’s Champions League tie in Greece after undergoing a scan on a hamstring injury today.

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ARSENAL’S Freddie Ljungberg does not intend to play for the Swedish national team against Tunisia in a friendly on Wednesday, February 12.

The Premiership’s fixture schedule has again come under fire - this time for potentially wrecking Freddie Ljungberg’s World Cup hopes.

Fredrik Ljungberg has warned rivals Manchester United and Liverpool that Arsenal will not be undermined by nerves as they enter the home straight of the title race with a commanding lead.