The Gunners claimed a hard-fought a 2-0 win over FC Twente, while Liverpool survived a difficult night in Belgium against Standard Liege drawing 0-0.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had been forced to name a young side for the first leg of this qualifier, which included a competitive debut for 17-year-old Aaron Ramsey.

But it was the experience of captain William Gallas and Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor which proved decisive with two opportunist strikes in the second half.

The teams meet again at the Emirates Stadium in a fortnight's time for a place among Europe's elite.

shot back

Liverpool return to Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League qualifier in a fortnight all-square after a goalless draw.

Jose Reina was their hero, saving a first-half penalty in the third qualifying round, first-leg tie. But the Spaniard looked to get away with clawing another shot back from behind the line as Liege pounded the Mersey giants.

Liege could easily have won by two or three goals, but Liverpool now know they have the chance of progressing to the lucrative group stages in front of their own fans.