Graham Backing Gunners

Last updated : 04 April 2004 By Rich Godden
Graham was one of the most successful managers in Arsenal history, and he can see them putting one over us on Tuesday night. But, and fair play to him, he also recognises that Chelsea are one of the few sides capable of going to Highbury and keeping a cleansheet.

Graham told BBC Five Live: "I think Arsenal will beat Chelsea, although if there's one team that can keep a clean sheet at Highbury it's Chelsea - I'm very impressed with them defensively.

"They're churning out the 1-0 victories, but Arsenal can get so many goals from different parts of the pitch.

"One problem could be that some of Arsenal's form boys are not used to playing this number of games.

"Sometimes a little setback like yesterday could suddenly make the tiredness element come into play. Wenger must eliminate that as soon as possible. But I'm still backing Arsenal to get through on Tuesday."