Theo Walcott demands that in-form Arsenal do not become complacent ahead of their Champions League tie with Bulgarian side Ludogorets
THEO WALCOTT has warned Arsenal not to get too cocky ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Ludogorets.
The Gunners are currently on a ten-match unbeaten run and have won six-in-a-row in the Premier League.
Theo Walcott has been in sensational scoring form for ArsenalNews Group Newspapers LtdArsene Wenger’s side are 10 matches unbeaten this seasonAP:Associated Press
And victory in their next two European fixtures against the Bulgarian unknowns would all but seal qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.
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Yet Walcott insists that Ludogorets are not going to be the walkover many people are anticipating.
He says: “It’s really important that we don’t become too complacent.
“I don’t know what it’s going to be like against Ludogorets but we know it’s a fixture we should win.
“I know that some people are already suggesting it will be an easy six points for us but we can’t allow ourselves to look ahead and think like that.
“There are no givens in football in these days and we only have to look back to last season and remember how we struggled at home to Olympiacos.
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“You would hope that the way we are playing and the goals we are scoring means they won’t be looking forward to playing us.
“But I will be digging into the players and letting them know that we can’t ease up.”
Manager Arsene Wenger will continue to play David Ospina as his Champions League keeper this week and could also rest Nacho Monreal on Wednesday night.
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