Wenger tips young Gunners to come through

Published on Tuesday 7 April 2009 09:40

ARSENE WENGER is in no doubt his young Arsenal side can come through another test of character and produce the result required against Villarreal at the intimidating El Madrigal tonight.

The Gunners head into the Champions League quarter-final first leg on the back of an improved run of form which has seen them climb back up into the top four of the Barclays Premier League and secure an FA Cup semi-final date with Chelsea at Wembley.

Although leading scorer Robin van Persie did not make the trip to Spain because of a groin problem suffered while on international duty, captain Cesc Fabregas and Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor will both continue their comebacks against the Yellow Submarine.

"The team has become stronger since the beginning of the season," Wenger said.

"What is important is how much belief we take into the game against Villarreal. I am convinced we have enough experience to know that these kind of games are for 180 minutes – and that every single minute is important."