MUSTAFI: WE MUSTN’T MESS UP

SHKODRAN MUSTAFI says Arsenal must heed the warning from Barcelona’s incredible Champions League exit.

Barca crashed out to Roma despite winning their first leg 4-1 – the same scoreline by which Arsenal won against CSKA Moscow last week

The return is expected to be straightforward – but Gunners defender Mustafi (left) said: “I think it came as perfect timing for us, to see that it is football, you are never safe especially when you win at home and have the away game. You have to be very careful how you show up.

“We have to be really focused and really concentrated to finish off the job we did in the first leg.” Lionel Messi (below) and his Barcelona teammates were left devastated as Roma pulled off their sensational comeback. Mustafi added: “I did watch it. It isn’t easy when you lose the first game 4-1, especially against Barcelona, a team who can always score. Roma did a brilliant job, but nothing surprises me. I have been a few years in professional football and I know this happens often.”

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insisted a similar shock was unlikely in Moscow tonight.

“Last night may be a warning but let us not go overboard,” he said. “We have a big job to do but we’re in a strong position. How we approach the game will be vital.”