Pep wants to prove point by beating full-strength Arsenal

BARCELONA manager Pep Guardiola welcomed the late addition of Robin van Persie to Arsenal’s squad – and would have no problem were Theo Walcott to be jetted out to Spain as well.

Guardiola, though, would welcome all of the Gunners’ star names in the starting XI, with the likes of midfielder Alex Song and England winger Walcott left behind because of injury.

“I would like Song to play; maybe there could be a private flight for Walcott to come in at the last minute – you never know,” said Guardiola.