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Article: Wenger identifies clear priority of 'massive game'

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August 26, 2009
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European Champions League - Arsenal (2) v Celtic (0): ARSENE WENGER offered up a headline-seeking soundbite yesterday as he addressed the delicate issue of how to prepare his team for two tests that come in quick succession. After tonight's Champions League play-off second-leg against Celtic at the Emirates, in which Arsenal hold a 2-0 aggregate lead, comes the 5.15pm Premier League match at Manchester United on Saturday.

"Celtic is a more important game for the club than Saturday, by far," said Wenger. "Because against Celtic, you cannot catch back. Even if we drop points against Man United, you can always catch back. You still have 35 games to go. If you miss the Celtic game, you have ...

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