Very few of Arsène Wenger’s opinions are risible but when asked for his ‘surprise package’ of this year’s Champions League, the Frenchman feared his choice might raise a smile.
Apart from WednesdayÂ’s opponents Sevilla, the Arsenal manager reckons that the current Serie A leaders might go well despite a poor showing last term which included a famous 7-1 drubbing at Old Trafford.
“You will laugh when I say this but it could be Roma,” said Wenger. “They were very disappointing against Manchester United last year but they were very, very surprising against Lyon. It was the first year they were in the competition and have learned a lot. They have basic technical quality to do well.”