Gunners fail to deliver

Arsenal 0 Valencia 0

Dutch striker Dennis Bergkamp, England defender Sol Campbell and Cameroon full-back Lauren all returned to the Arsenal starting line-up but skipper Patrick Vieira’s inclusion against Spanish champions Valencia was manager Arsene Wenger’s biggest boost.

Valencia were without their keeper Santiago Canizares through injury, but young Argentinian midfield star Pablo Aimar’s presence was confirmed following weeks of doubt over a calf muscle problem.