Arsenal draw Celtic in Champions League

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Celtic, following their victory over Dinamo Moscow earlier this week, face the daunting task of Arsene Wenger's men.

The first leg will be played the week after the Barclays Premier League starts.

It is the first time the two clubs will meet in European competition and the prize will be a path to the lucrative stage of the competition.

"They would have wanted to avoid each other," said former Celtic and Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas.

"But Celtic fans would be happy because after their last two games they would fancy playing anyone. It was a very good performance in Russia.

"For Arsenal, the concern is the lack of players they've brought in and injuries. I think it will be very tight."

Former Arsenal captain and Scotland international Frank McLintock believes the Gunners must show no fear in the first leg at Celtic Park.

McLintock, 69, believes Arsenal should put on a strong showing to secure a result to defend back at Emirates Stadium.

He told Press Association Sport: "It will be a cracking tie because the Celtic supporters are so noisy and passionate. But if you are going to get anywhere in these types of competitions, we never used to worry about whether we were playing away from home first or not."