Arsene Wenger claims Saturday's Premier League game against Wolves is far more important than the Champions League tie against Barcelona next week.

And the Arsenal boss is determined to see his side get back on the winning trail.

Arsenal supporters cannot wait for the mouthwatering tie against the Spanish giants next week in the last 16 of the competition.

But Wenger is adamant that the Premier League is more of a priority and his side are determined to make amends for their nightmare performance against Newcastle last week and close the gap on leaders Manchester United.

Arsenal were 4-0 up at half-time but somehow managed to throw away all three points and had to settle for a draw. Wenger is convinced his players will bounce back from that setback and will not have the Barcelona game on their minds.

"There is no Barcelona in mind. There is Wolverhampton in mind. That's what is important to us, the championship. We fought so hard to be in this position now that the most important thing is that we focus on the Premiership," Wenger said.

"I cannot even imagine playing against Barcelona next week because it is out of my mind completely."

Wenger is convinced Arsenal's home form will prove crucial if they are to overtake Manchester United and win the title this season.

Although Wolves are facing a major relegation struggle, they showed their potential with a victory over United last weekend and the Arsenal manager is expecting another tough game.

"Our home form will be the key for us to have a good chance to win the Premier League. We have responded very well at home but every game is a real challenge for any top team," he said.

"We can win everywhere; we have shown that again at Newcastle that our potential to score goals away from home is massive. Let's just be consistent at home."

"Wolves play in a very positive way. They have changed their approach a little bit - they take care of the quality of their passes. They have a good technical midfield. With Henry, Milijas and O'Hara they are very strong in midfield and so it is very important to take care of our midfield play."

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has been ruled out of the Wolves game with a groin injury while Abou Diaby is missing through suspension.

Denilson returns to the squad and Johan Djourou has recovered from a knee injury.

Защитник «Барселоны» Карлес Пуйоль, вероятно, пропустит матч Лиги чемпионов против «Арсенала» в ближайшую среду.

«Пока у меня такое чувство, что он не сможет играть. Но все может измениться, вдруг Карлес пойдет на поправку, тогда он выйдет на поле», – цитирует главного тренера «Барселоны» Хосепа Гвардиолу AP.

Пуйоль получил травму колена 22 января в матче чемпионата страны против «Расинга» (3:0) и пока не принимает участие в подготовке команды.

Lorient coach Christian Gourcuff has lavished praise on Arsenal loanee Francis Coquelin for his notable performances this season.

The 19-year-old midfielder, who joined the Gunners in 2008 from Stade Lavallois, has been limited to bit-part roles in cup competitions since his move to Emirates Stadium.

In a bid to build up more first team experience, Coquelin has ventured back to France and been a standout performer thus far.

In an interview with Arsenal’s official club magazine, Gourcuff expressed his delight at having the France under-20 international on board and his surprise at his rapid development.

"I am very happy with Francis so far this season. I have to say that I am still very surprised by his progress and evolution," he said.

Continuing to elaborate on the progress Coquelin has made, Gourcuff said: "He has improved a lot already in his use of the ball and in how he controls the game. When he arrived, he was making the wrong choices with the ball at times. Now, he is more accurate and pertinent."

Gourcuff was quick to stress, however, that Arsenal will benefit most from Coquelin’s loan move in the long run and delighted his club was entrusted with aiding the midfielder’s development.

"I really believe that his loan here will be great for Francis, for us and for Arsenal. If Arsene Wenger loaned him here at Lorient, it’s because he knew that Francis would be in the same set up than at Arsenal."

Coquelin is expected to return to Arsenal at the end of the season and become a regular challenger for first team football at Emirates Stadium.