Arsenal start the defence of their title against promoted Nottingham Forest at Highbury tomorrow night with manager Arsene Wenger insisting he won't let his players be distracted by the challenge of the European Champions League.

Wenger knows his champions are champing at the bit to prove their worth among the elite of Europe but says: "Personally I'm more concerned for the Premier League. I have to make sure their minds are fully concentrated on it.

"Of course we want to do something in the Champions League but it will be very difficult because in our group when the draw is made in two weeks' time we will find we are up against some very strong teams.

Tonight, Arsenal are likely to field the team which started the FA Charity Shield win against United which means only a place on the bench again for £1.53 million defender, Nelson Vivas.