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Arsene Wenger calls on Arsenal to win Champions League group and avoid tough draw in the knockout rounds

Arsene Wenger reminded his players of the need to win their Champions League group ahead of their first ever tie in Bulgaria.

Arsenal face Ludogorets in Sofia on Tuesday a fortnight after thrashing them 6-0 in London.

They are without injured quartet Theo Walcott, Santiago Cazorla, Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal but will be expected to return with three points and set up a group decider against Paris St Germain.

Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners need to win their Champions League group this season
Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners need to win their Champions League group this season
They have previously been handed tough draws after finishing second in their group
They have previously been handed tough draws after finishing second in their group
Striker Olivier Giroud scored two goals for Arsenal against Sunderland at the weekend
Striker Olivier Giroud scored two goals for Arsenal against Sunderland at the weekend

'It's our prime target to win the group, said Wenger.