 William Gallas has warned Arsenal they will not have it all their own way in a Champions League group that he believes is far less straightforward than it appears on paper. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy The Gunners are set to make their return to Europe's elite club competition after a six-year absence following last season's impressive campaign when they finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta's side have begun the current season in encouraging form, chalking up four wins from five games with summer signing Declan Rice having made an eye-catching start to life at the heart of his new side's midfield engine room. Arsenal begin their European adventure at home to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night and have also been drawn in a group that contains Sevilla, as well as Ligue 1 outfit Lens. And while the north London club have done well to avoid a group of death, Gallas believes serial Europa League winners Sevilla will end up topping the section. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'I wouldn't be so confident that Arsenal will dominate their Champions League group,' Gallas told Genting Casino. 'Sevilla is a very strong team. After watching the Europa League final, I saw a team that is very comfortable on the European stage. 'I think they will finish in the top two of the group. It's very difficult to play against Sevilla – they play good, intense football. 'Technically, they are really good. Don't forget, Sevilla also has a lot more experience than Arsenal at this level. 'I'm confident that Arsenal will qualify from the group, that is for sure, but they will finish behind Sevilla.' MORE : Rio Ferdinand praises Arsenal star who has 'fitted like a glove' into Mikel Arteta's side MORE : Chelsea monitor Aaron Ramsdale's situati){kind=link}
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William Gallas has warned Arsenal they will not have it all their own way in a Champions League group that he believes is far less straightforward than it appears on paper.
Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis
The Gunners are set to make their return to Europe’s elite club competition after a six-year absence following last season’s impressive campaign when they finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta’s side have begun the current season in encouraging form, chalking up four wins from five games with summer signing Declan Rice having made an eye-catching start to life at the heart of his new side’s midfield engine room.