Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal to kill off Bradford City inside 90 minutes come Tuesday night's Capital One Cup quarter-final.
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The Gunners clash with the Bantams at Valley Parade as the Premier League giants look to secure safe passage to the last-four of the competition.
Phil Parkinson's side saw off Wigan on penalties in the fourth round, and Wenger reckons the League Two outfit are not a team to be trifled with if the match is drawn out.
"We have to win the game in normal time. They have gained confidence in these types of competitions and confidence plays a big part in that. Hopefully we won't need penalties," he said.
"Bradford are a force in their league, they are a team who play very good football and very efficient as well. We take them very seriously. They are very efficient at set pieces, so we will have to be very strong on that.
"Valley Parade was a difficult place to go to when we played there in the Premier League.
"It is a passionate place with a very special atmosphere as well. That's what you will get again in this match.
"I believe when you go to places like this, you need to tell your players that it will be as difficult as a Premier League game, and it will be.
"Therefore you want to prepare yourself. If you don't do your mental work before the game, you have no chance and that is where our job lies."
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