Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal will head to Celtic with no fear tomorrow night as they attempt to reach the Champions League group stage. The Gunners face a difficult first leg tie against the SPL runners-up this week and Wenger admits the Parkhead atmosphere can prove intimidating.

However, he believes his players have the determination and experience to cope with the situation and is optimistic about their chances of taking an advantage back to the Emirates Stadium next Wednesday.

"You expect a massive support at Celtic," he said on the club's official website.

"Scotland is always a very special atmosphere - a special noise in the stands - but we have played everywhere in Europe and we can deal with that.

"It will be down to us and how well we play.

"We don't go into this game with fear. We go with respect for Celtic, but we know it is a very important game for us and we want to come home with a positive result.

"I always prepare my team first with determination and not fear.

"We have played everywhere and have good experience in the Champions League, but every game is different and we know what we face on Tuesday - a very determined Celtic team with quality."

Celtic manager Tony Mowbray is relishing doing battle with the Gunners.

"No one's under any illusions. We're fully aware of Arsenal's quality," he told Sky Sports News. "It's a great test for us. It's a good challenge. One we're looking forward to immensely.

"We go into it with a lot of confidence and belief in our own players.

"You'd expect Arsenal when they have the ball to have good possession. We have to make sure we're disciplined.

"When we've got the ball we can give them a few problems as well."

Celtic duo Glen Loovens and Shaun Maloney picked up knocks in their win at Pittodrie, but Mowbray is hopeful the pair will be fit to face Arsenal.

"We'll be hopeful both of them can take part in the game," he continued. "They both took part in training today, which was quite light. If there are no reactions tomorrow then they'll be fine."