Arsene Wenger: We fear nobody

Arsene Wenger has sent a cry of reunion for Arsenal fans insist the Gunners fear no one in the world of football. The North Londoners face Dynamo Kiev tonight in their opening Champions League schedules and French is in bullish mood ahead of the game by Ukraine.

Wenger said: "We are afraid of nobody in the world of football. We are happy to play our football, but we do respect Dynamo Kiev. I feel its strength mainly is that they are very efficient as a team. They are very difficult to work with a good discipline and that can advance the goals of qualification Artem Milevsky and Ismael Bangoura. To call for Spartak Moscow in the qualifiers and score eight goals have an advantage for us - that will keep us on our toes and prepare mentally because it is a remarkable performance. For me this is the kind of game in which wants to defend well. "

Arsenal Striker Emmanuel Adebayor backed his boss' position to disclose the Gunners are full of confidence after their emphatic 4-0 victory at Blackburn last weekend.

Togo striker scored a 'perfect' hat-trick at Ewood Park, notching up goals with his right foot, left pin and head. He said: "My confidence has always been high because I had a few opportunities. Pulse the post against Fulham and launching three goals against Newcastle. I am very happy and safe for my confidence is higher than before."

The Togo striker believes Arsenal have a tough task to overcome the challenge of group rivals Kiev, Porto and Fenerbache. But he insists that what is needed for progress in the last 16. Adebayor said: "I think many people think that going to be an easy group but do not think so. I think it will not be easy to pass, but we are Arsenal. We just have to believe in ourselves and if we can play our football. If we can remain patient, score goals then in the end we will win the game. That's what we are going to Kiev. "

"We have our full confidence in the Premier League and we are trying to build on it in Kiev. It will be very difficult and I think the staff are prepared to do so. Therefore, a crucial victory on Wednesday will get our confidence and do a bit better for the next phase. We know that it is especially important to win when you play the first leg of the Champions League away and then travel to Bolton on Saturday. We are only taking into game after game. Let's Kiev. We're going to win that game then we can talk easily about the game in Bolton. "