Arsenal Vs Barcelona Champions League 2011

Arsenal will take on Barcelona in the last 16 of this season's UEFA Champions League.

The Gunners were paired with the Catalan giants when the draw for the first knockout round was made at UEFA headquarters in Nyon on Friday.

Arsenal were knocked out of last season's competition by Barcelona. They drew 2-2 at Emirates Stadium before losing 4-1 at the Nou Camp.

Possible starting XI: Szczesny; Eboue, Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy; Song, Wilshere; Walcott, Fabregas, Arshavin; Van Persie.

Possible starting XI: Valdes; Dani Alves, Pique, Abidal, Maxwell; Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta; Villa, Messi, Pedro.

Arsenal vs Barcelona match may be won in the midfield. Arsenal is expected to field Fabregas, Song and Wilshere. This trio of mid-fielders have linked up well for Arsenal this season, and familiarity with each other in holding the ball or running to support the frontline will be crucial in this match. Iniesta and Xavi will definitely start for Barcelona, although the last midfielder for Barcelona depends on Guardiola.

Prediction : Well this one is tuff to judge but according to performances Barcelona is looking strong side in this match but Arsenal have a good squad so they were ready to take on the FC Barcelona.

Arsenal Vs Barcelona Champions League 2011
Date: 16 February 2011, Time: 21:00 PM GMT
Venue: Emirates, London