3 Danger Men Who Could Trouble Arsenal in UEFA Champions League Group B

Arsenal headline Group B of the UEFA Champions League group stage. The Gunners were drawn along with Bundesliga club Schalke 04, Greek giants Olympiacos and French Lique 1 winners Montpellier.

Arsenal should feel confident about their chances of topping this group. However, here are the three danger men who could cause Arsene Wenger's team the most problems during the group stage:

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Striker, Schalke 04

Dutch hotshot Klaas-Jan Huntelaar always seems to be prolific in front of goal, despite criticisms that the technical aspects of his game are lacking. A bullish central striker, Huntelaar is an instinctive finisher who does his best work in close quarters.

His active and direct style is something the Gunners defense should be used to facing in the English Premier League. However, that won't stop Huntelaar from providing a real threat, both aerially and on the ground.

Any combination of Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker and Thomas Vermaelen ought to be able to track his movement. Limiting the quality of supply from midfield will be the key to keeping Huntelaar quiet.

Paulo Machado, Midfielder, Olympiacos

The Greek double winners secured Paulo Machado from French outfit Toulouse FC during the summer. The creatively minded Portugese midfielder is a true schemer in the middle of the field.

Olympiacos have an active forward line, and it will be Machado who will seek to provide them with chances. Crowding and quickly pressing him in midfield will limit Machado's ability to play the passes that could expose the Gunners back line.

Younes Belhanda, Attacking Midfielder/Winger, Montpellier

Along with new Arsenal recruit Olivier Giroud, Moroccan ace Younes Belhanda was the driving force behind Montpellier's shocking title win last season.

A player in the mould of Gunners legend Robert Pires, Belhanda is quick, technically adept and clever with the ball. He is Montpellier's chief provider, and tracking his intelligent movement will be vital for Arsenal's midfield.

Belhanda has the skill and pace to be direct and beat players one-on-one. However, he really thrives when he drifts in off the wings and takes up central positions just behind a striker.

Having a midfielder reduce his space in these areas, through close marking and consistent tracking, will make the job of stopping Belhanda easier for Arsenal's defense.

If the Gunners can control these three stars, they should have little trouble emerging as the winners of Group B and providing the platform for a successful Champions League run.