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Greeks vow to keep up the rough stuff

Arsenal have been warned they will again face a physical approach from Panathinaikos in tonight's Champions League clash at Highbury.

Robert Pires, recalled tonight, was angered by the methods used to stifle Arsenal in the 2-2 draw in Athens a fortnight ago.

But Panathinaikos manager Zdenek Scasny, whose team were late for training after their coach driver got lost last night, said: "I like my team to play a physical game and be strong. We will have the same approach in London as we had in Athens."

Pires will replace Jose Antonio Reyes, and 17-year-old Francesc Fabregas will take the place of injured Brazilian Edu.

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