Sammer accuses Arsenal of diving

Borussia Dortmund boss Matthias Sammer has called Arsenal's players arrogant and accused them of diving.

Arsenal defeated Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League at Highbury last month.

But Sammer wants revenge when Arsene Wenger's side play the return match in Germany on Wednesday.

He told the News Of The World: "A lot of my players came away from Arsenal wanting to knock the arrogance off the faces of some of the Arsenal players.

"It would be justice if we win because we felt certain people were guilty of diving - not only to gain free-kicks but also to get my players in trouble. The referee seemed convinced by their acting.

"There were some unsavoury challenges which went unpunished. These things remain firmly in your mind and that's why we are out for revenge.

"One individual has been talked about, both in the Premiership and Europe, for two seasons now. He goes down like he's been shot, only to get up moments later. This causes great anger."