Arsene Wenger tells Areta's story about Andres Iniesta

Arsene Wenger hailed Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta ahead of the Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday night.

The Arsenal boss explained what Mikel Arteta had told him about Barcelona's now veteran playmaker. 

Wenger said: "Iniesta is one of the best players Barcelona have produced. He was in the academy with Arteta, who told me at that time everybody at the academy said 'If iniesta doesn't make it we have no chance.’ 

"They knew he was going to the top and he has justified that. He is one of the greatest players Barcelona has produced."