Crunch time for Gunners

ARSENAL defender Thomas Vermaelen maintains there will be “no time to be intimidated” by Lionel Messi when Barcelona head to Emirates Stadium for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Crunch time for Gunners

The Gunners could be without influential captain Cesc Fabregas, who is struggling to overcome a leg problem.

Barcelona will also be shorn a midfield maestro in Andres Iniesta, but still have plenty of players who would leave most defenders with sleepless nights.

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