Arsene Wenger: English clubs can compete with European elite

Arsene Wenger is ready to take Arsenal into the latter stages of the Champions League as group winners after claiming Premier League clubs can compete against the competition’s best teams.

The Gunners can assure themselves of top spot in Group A with victory over Paris St Germain tonight as they strive to avoid other European heavyweights in the draw for the round of 16.

Qualification into the knockout stages was assured with a 3-2 win at Ludogorets a fortnight ago but, having not progressed beyond the round of 16 for the past six seasons, they are aiming to finish as group winners for the first time since the 2011-12 season.