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Gabriel claims Arsenal are in crescendo and about to become big noise in Europe

GABRIEL claims Arsenal are ready to challenge for silverware on two fronts as they begin their Champions League last-16 campaign.

In-form Gunners are locked in a three-way Premier League title battle with Man City and Liverpool after hitting 21 goals in their last five games.

They now face Porto feeling they can reach the quarters and Gabriel says they have belief throughout the squad they can go all the way in both competitions.

The Brazil defender said: "I think we have learned a lot in the last few years and now we are in a crescendo, at a very good level.

"We can compete in any competition and I am sure we are all focusing on the match, the Champions League is a different feeling but we are prepared.

"We know it is a very important match, we are facing a great team with a great history in Champions League but we are ready for this match for sure."