Arsenal stars prepare to come back from the dead in Champions League... as Mesut Ozil issues 'fight from the first minute until the last' rally call ahead of Monaco decider
- Arsenal trail Monaco 3-1 heading into the Champions League last 16 return leg at the Stade Louis II
- The Gunners warmed up for the crucial decider with a 3-0 defeat of West Ham in the Premier League
- Germany star Mesut Ozil insists his side can score the three goals needed to stage an incredible comeback
- READ: Olivier Giroud backs himself to bounce back from woeful first leg display against Monaco
- CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news as Arsene Wenger's men face crunch clash in Monaco
Arsenal superstars were put through their paces during a final training session before they head to France in a bid to rescue their Champions League hopes in their last 16 return leg clash with Monaco.
The Gunners trail the Ligue 1 side 3-1 after a disastrous first leg capitulation at the Emirates on February 25, but the team carried determined expressions on their faces as they trained at London Colney on Monday.
World Cup winner Mesut Ozil has called on his team-mates to overturn the two-goal deficit by scoring three at the Stade Louis II - a feat that has not been managed by any other team in the last 42 months.
(L-R) Gabriel Paulista, Tomas Rosicky, Per Mertesacker, Santo Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil pose for a picture
Arsenal players look determined as they put in a final training session at London Colney before heading to France
World Cup winner Ozil has called for his side to 'fight from the first minute until the last' in comeback bid
Arsenal stars make their way to the training ground wearing gloves to combat the cold conditions in St Albans
Aaron Ramsey (left), Laurent Koscielny and Walcott will be likely starters at the Stade Louis II on Tuesday
Walcott and Cazorla (right) laugh as Sanchez stumbles to the floor while chasing the ball
Emirates boss Arsene Wenger keeps a close eye on his players as they warm up with a light run
Olivier Giroud has an opportunity to make amends after being criticised for missing chances in the first leg defeat
Gunners leading scorer Sanchez will be hoping to get back among the goals as Arsenal look to overturn a 3-1 deficit
Cazorla (left) appears to be leading his Arsenal team-mates on a funny walk procession as the players stretch
Theo Walcott (left) and Aaron Ramsey take part in some light training ahead of Tuesday's Champions League decider
Ramsey introduces team-mates Calum Chambers (left) and Giroud (centre) to the all-important ball
Former Monaco manager Arsene Wenger (centre) reads through his team tactics that require they score at least three goals
Wenger goes through his notes as Arsenal bid to come up with a master plan while Sanchez concentrates on his skills
Gunners playmaker Cazorla appeared relaxed ahead their potentially season defining game
Sanchez uses his trickery to evade the attentions of Arsenal's holding midfielder Francis Coquelin
All of Arsenal's stars will have to shine if they are to reverse the 3-1 deficit to reach the Champions League quarter finals
Sanchez looks dejected as Monaco complete a shock 3-1 first leg lead at the Emirates on February 25
The stylish midfielder has vowed to fight from the first minute until the last to keep the Premier League side in the competition, but appreciates the importance of scoring early on Tuesday night.
Speaking to the club's official website, Ozil said: 'It's very important to score early, but we will remain patient. We want to fight and battle from the first minute until the last.
'This is a match that we are determined to win. We have to score three goals and our aim is to do just that while remaining tight in defence.
'If we play as we are capable of doing in Monaco, I still believe that we have a real chance to progress.
Germany World Cup winners Ozil and Mertesacker appear to goad some of their Arsenal team-mates during the session
Wenger faces an emotional return to Monaco where he won the Ligue 1 title with the club in 1998
Walcott will be hoping for a starting spot on Tuesday after gradually returning from a long spell on the sidelines
A passing conversation with Spanish defender Nacho Monreal brings a smile to Wenger's face during training
Monreal appears to give his manager a reassuring pat on the cheek after their exchange
Arsenal's new defensive signing Gabriel Paulista (centre) juggles with the ball during a team talk
Walcott was all smiles (left) while Ozil covered himself from the cold with a snood (right) as they practiced their passing
Mikel Arteta (centre) is unlikely to start the crunch game after only recently returning from injury
'We want to disrupt their rhythm and try to score as early as possible. It's going to be difficult to score three times because they have defended well in the tournament so far, but if you look at our past matches and the way we played against Manchester United last week, I think there's a chance we can still progress.
'We have to believe in ourselves. When you believe in yourselves, a positive energy grows that you can achieve your aims. In football, things that may look unlikely can happen.
'I know that if we believe in ourselves and utilise our potential, we can still go through.'
Former Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck will be hoping he can repeat his recent goal scoring heroics at Old Trafford
Welbeck (right) pulls a bemused expression during a chat while stretching with team-mate Chambers
Tomas Rosicky has his attention distracted while the rest of the squad gather round in a circle on a misty morning
Keeper David Ospina prepares to throw out the ball while hoping to keep hold of the No 1 jersey
All eyes are on the ball as Arsenal's superstars concentrate on the matter at hand ahead of the make or break tie
Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring as Arsenal warmed up for their European game with a 3-0 victory over West Ham
Meanwhile, former Monaco and Tottenham star Glenn Hoddle has predicted a 'difficult' evening for Arsenal.
The former England manager, who was part of the Monaco side that won the league title under Wenger in 1988, is doubtful that Arsenal will be able to score three goals at the Stade Louis II.
Speaking to TV station beIN SPORTS, Hoddle said: 'It will be an emotional game for Arsene Wenger, to return here. Difficult.
'Arsenal are playing very well now, they're quick and technical, but AS Monaco are tough defensively.'
Meanwhile, former Tottenham star Dimitar Berbatov (centre) joins his Monaco team-mates for a training session in the principality
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