Champions League a welcome break for Arsenal


Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger (C) attends a training session at their training facility in London Colney, north of London, September 30, 2014. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

LONDON (Reuters) - After enduring their worst start to a Premier League season, Arsenal and manager Arsene Wenger will look forward to the sanctuary of the Champions League when Borussia Dortmund visit on Wednesday.

A 2-1 home defeat to an under-strength Manchester United side on Saturday, despite dominating the game, left Arsenal eighth, 15 points adrift of leaders Chelsea after just 12 games.

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