Wenger expresses faith in squad

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal can meet the challenge of a hectic fixture schedule head on.

The Gunners resume their Champions League campaign in Holland on Tuesday night against PSV Eindhoven. Wenger must then regroup his squad for the Carling Cup final against Chelsea at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

The Arsenal boss, though, is confident his squad have the quality to cope, saying: "The understanding within the squad is very good, there is a high spirit and we are ready for a big challenge. I am hoping for a good response."

He added: "Against PSV, who have dominated Dutch football for a while now, you know you will get a tough game.

"We will try to play our game and score goals."

Wenger looks set to have to shuffle his defence, as right-back Justin Hoyte has picked up a hamstring problem.

Johan Djourou comes back into the squad following his knee problem, but Emmanuel Eboue (ankle) is still out.

However, William Gallas - himself just back from a long lay-off - is likely to be asked to move from his favoured central position.

Swiss international Philippe Senderos could partner Kolo Toure.

"Every game you get closer to the end of the season is going to be more important," said Senderos. "The last 16 of the Champions League is a massive game and we are going to give everything to go through."