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Arsene Wenger: "The Beast" Will Shock the Premiership!

The Arsenal manager is convinced that Julio Baptista will make a big difference in the Premiership

By Ovidiu Panzariu, Sports Editor

26th of September 2006, 06:48 GMT

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Arsenal finally managed to rise from their poor form and clinched 2 consecutive wins inside the Premiership. And that's one thing Arsene Wenger should be happy about. The other would be signing Brazilian Julio Baptista. Although he sealed the deal a month ago, the Arsenal coach waited until now to give his new player a boost.

"It is more adaptation to the pace of the game and the movement here - intelligence wise he has no problem, quality wise he is a big
player. He is massive and he looks like a boxer. When you see his body, he does not have fat at all. He is muscular and is in the gym every day".

"He looks after himself and takes care of his body. Once he is on his run, nobody can stop him, with that penetrative power. Once he is running with the ball, you just feel this guy cannot be stopped. He is a killer once he is in front of goal", said Wenger, as Eurosport News reports.

Although he was traded for Jose Reyes, Baptista was considered a great transfer for Arsenal. The Spaniard failed to adapt to the English football, while the Brazilian has the body and the determination needed in the Premiership. He is still to score for the gunners.

"Real Madrid had congestion of players who could play central. It was more difficult for him to find some space central, but that is where his strength lies. Whatever they say about him at Real Madrid, Baptista scored seven goals having started 15 games. His scoring record is fairly impressive. I expect him to adapt quickly", added the French tactician.

Arsenal will try to maintain a clean record in the Champions League tonight, when they host FC Porto of Portugal. Arsene Wenger's team clinched Group G's opener 2-1 at Hamburger SV (2-1) and are top of the table. The other match of group will see CSKA Moscow take on the German side, starting 18.30 CET.


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