Barcelona v Arsenal: The talking points

Ahead of their Champions League clash, we look at the key issue that will come up when Arsenal face Barcelona.
Barcelona v Arsenal: The talking points
Wed, 16 Mar, 2016 - 00:00

CAN ARSENAL ACHIEVE MISSION IMPOSSIBLE?

Improbably. Arsene Wenger said after the FA Cup defeat to Watford his side now need to “make the impossible, possible” at the Nou Camp - but Barcelona’s record in front of their own fans is formidable.

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