Armband won't sink Almunia

Arsenal’s stand-in captain Manuel Almunia insists he will not feel any extra pressure when he leads the team out tonight to play Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2008 - 08:56

Arsenal’s stand-in captain Manuel Almunia insists he will not feel any extra pressure when he leads the team out tonight to play Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

The goalkeeper has been given the honour after injuries forced club skipper William Gallas and Kolo Toure out of the match in the intimidating Sukru Saracoglu stadium.

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