The Gunners boss highlighted the 3-2 win over
Manchester City in August as a stark warning of
the newly promoted side's ability to spring a
surprise
Arsene Wenger has talked up Cardiff City's giant-
killing exploits as his Arsenal side prepare to visit
south Wales on Saturday.
Malky Mackay's men have already secured a 3-2
victory over Manchester City at the Cardiff City
Stadium this season, and they scored a late
equaliser to salvage a point against Premier
League champions Manchester United last
weekend.
And, despite being four points clear at the top of
the table, Wenger knows that the fixture will pose a
real test for his side.
"Cardiff look to have a good solidarity and have a
fantastic support," the Frenchman said. "They are
efficient on set-pieces.
"We have the warning of their performances
against the big teams. Jordon Mutch and Fraizer
Campbell will be the main threats."
Wenger has a former Cardiff player in his ranks,
with the in-form Aaron Ramsey making a return to
his former club this weekend.
And the Gunners boss believes that despite a run
that has seen the midfielder score six times in 12
Premier League outings already this season, the
22-year-old still has plenty of room for
development.
"I saw [Ramsey] on tape when he played with
Cardiff," Wenger continued. "There is a lot more to
come from him."
Arsenal cannot be caught at the top of the table
this weekend, but Wenger is well aware of the
importance of maintaining their strong start to the
season.
"The players keep a good focus at the moment,"
he added. "We want to keep the same level of
urgency and hunger.
We want to take advantage of
playing earlier than our rivals this weekend."
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