Eto'o to "give everything"

In an interview with Spanish sports daily Marca, Eto'o revealed "apart from my children, I would give everything to win the Cup."

The Cameroonian, who has 25 league goals this season as well as five in the Champions League, is unfazed at the prospect of facing a defence that has racked up 10 successive clean sheets in European competition.

"I have always had a lot of confidence in myself. God has listened to me and has allowed me to be here. Now all that I need is a little more help and we will be able to lift the trophy. It would be a fantastic year."

Eto'o is likely to form part of an attacking trio with Ronaldinho and Frenchman Ludovic Giuly. Lionel Messi, the 18 year-old Argentinean who has dazzled defenders and crowds alike, is still doubtful but is named in the squad anyway. Coach Frank Rijkaard is likely to observe him in Tuesday's training session in Saint-Denis before deciding whether to include him in the final squad.

This array of attacking talent will be crucial, Eto'o believes, to breaking down the Londoners' miserly defence.

"[Arsenal is] a difficult team to play against. I hope it will be a good game. It's a team that knows how to defend but who also have weapons in attack.

"Although they haven't scored many goals, they have been enough to see them through. If we want to win, we're going to have to find ways to score."

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