Wenger eyes Champions League glory

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The Gunners came within touching distance of being crowned European champions for the first time 18 months ago - falling just short only when beaten 2-1 by Barcelona in the 2005/06 final.

Asked why he feels Arsenal can succeed this time, Wenger said: "Because we want it ... because we have more experience. I have always been a great believer in this group, even when everybody said that I was crazy. I believe in the players I have and I am very pleased with their attitude."

Wenger, whose team are unbeaten in both Europe and the Barclays Premier League so far this season, admits there are a number of other clubs with the right credentials

"We are one of the teams who can win it," he said. "But there are between six and 10 teams in Europe who can win it, because this is a cup competition - and you need to go into the knockout stages in good shape."

One of the clubs Wenger feels could be challenging for the big prize next May are Tuesday night's group opponents Sevilla.

Now under the guidance of Manolo Jimenez - following coach Juande Ramos move to Arsenal's arch rivals Tottenham - Wenger believes Sevilla could be a major threat in the Champions League.

"They are among the six to 10 teams who can reach the final," said Wenger, who also expects Sevilla will be out for revenge following their 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium in the opening round of matches.

"I still think Sevilla are a very good side. We took advantage of the mistakes they made in the first game - but if you look at the statistics of the game it was very even possession-wise. We were a bit sharper than them on the night.

"But I still think this is a team who can find their way again, and be a danger for the final and to win it in the end. For me, they are one of the potential winners."