Cech expects "play-off" game against Olympiacos

Arsenal keeper Petr Cech said Wednesday he expected a
"play-off" Champions League game against Olympiacos on
December 9 as the two teams vie for a spot in the knock-out
phase.
"It will be like a play-off game because the head-to-head
counts and we have things to catch up with," Cech said on
his website, as third-placed Arsenal trail the Greek side by
three points in Group F with one match to play.
"We lost 2-3 at home and the maths are easy," added the 33-
year-old helmet-wearing Czech Republic keeper, who had
joined Arsenal from Chelsea before this season.
"They can even lose under some circumstances while we have
to win by two goals. It won't be easy but I believe we'll be
able to handle it well and advance."
On Tuesday, the Gunners saw off Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 at home
with first-half goals from Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez who
added another on 69 minutes.
Olympiacos were meanwhile crushed by group leaders Bayern
4-0 in Munich.
The last round pits Arsenal against Olympiacos at Piraeus
while Bayern have already secured a place in the last 16.
Cech said Tuesday's results had brought "exactly the scenario
we needed" as both Arsenal and Bayern won, leaving the
play-off door open for the London side.
"I'm glad it went like this and Bayern in the other game also
confirmed being the favourites," said Cech.
Against Zagreb, who are fourth in Group F without a chance to
make the play-offs, "it ended up well," he added.
"They defended well and we knew we had to be patient. It
took us some time to score the first one but when we did we
had more room. We added another one fast and that decided
the game."
"I'm happy with the clean sheet and with having managed the
game easily and having it under control all the time."