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Arsene Wenger will keep faith in youth for AC Milan clash
15 February 2012
Arsene Wenger has challenged his young Gunners to once again rise to the occasion when Arsenal tackle AC Milan in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash at the San Siro tonight.
Four seasons ago, Wenger led Arsenal to a famous 2-0 win on their last visit to the San Siro against the then European Cup holders.
While Arsenal may now be without goalscorers Cesc Fabregas and Emmanuel Adebayor, and with the likes of William Gallas, Alexandre Hleb and Mathieu Flamini all having also moved on, Wenger remains convinced the latest generation can step up to the challenge against the Serie A leaders.
"When we played here, Milan had won the European Cup the year before and we knocked them out," Wenger recalled.
"We had an up and coming team that was full of confidence and a very young side as well.
"Since we have of course lost some players, but I feel we are again a strong team now.
"We are a team who is rebuilding confidence and I believe as well that this game will be important for that."
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