Gunners failing to fire as Nou problems loom

ARSENE WENGER insisted before this game he was unable to contemplate the prospect of facing Barcelona tomorrow because he was ‘obsessed’ with the challenge of facing Sunderland.

Domestic distraction out of the way, Wenger’s thoughts can now turn towards the Nou Camp but the fallout from a disappointing draw with Sunderland will play on his mind in Spain.

For the second time in a week, Wenger’s side were found wanting when it really mattered and just as they had against Birmingham City in the Carling Cup final at Wembley, Arsenal lost their nerve.