Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, speaking on Friday:
It’s a lot of games that you have to dominate when you play against them, now we have to be ready because they continue so rapidly, so quickly, it’s a really intense match.
We will prepare for that, we know that as well, but increasing especially our efficiency and two very specific key things I think it gives us the best chance to win the game.
On the atmosphere at St. James' Park:
Incredibly beautiful; I think it’s one of the best football atmospheres in this country.