Clichy - Liverpool trilogy will be a "great challenge"

Gael Clichy would rather have avoided an English team in the Quarter-Finals of the Champions League - but not because he fears Liverpool.

The French left-back agrees with Arsène Wenger's view that continental opponents bring a more authentic feel to the competition. However, Clichy is confident that Arsenal can prevail even if they need to beat Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United to taste European glory. The team must play also with this three teams in Premiere League, the first match is in Sunday at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. We all hope that will be the first win after the last draw mathces.

Changes in defence

Arsene Wenger will make a couple of changes in the back of Arsenal defence, he will put back in play Senderos and Clichy for the FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Newcastle at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Philippe Senderos missed the match with Spurs, because he had an nose injury last weekend against Fulham . Gael Clichy is returning from groin problem and now he is available.

Clichy - about disappointing draw

Arsenal's left back defender Gael Clichy said, that they have had things too easy so far this season, he belives this is one of the reason for drawing on Saturday against Birmingham.
He also said: "Manchester United were top before the New Year by just one point and now it is the same picture again. We just have to play our best game. We know we have the quality to win it. It is disappointing losing two points like this, but we have to look forward to the next match."