Mikel Arteta’s side, leaders of the Premier League, can seal qualification if they win or draw
The Dutch, with Xavi Simons, seek to fight for the leadership with the Londoners
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal is one of the fittest teams in the world. That’s what the data says. They are the current leader of the Premier League, with a margin of four points over City, and are one step away from achieving the ticket to the round of 16 of the Europa League. He has seven consecutive victories and the sensations cannot be better for the ‘gunners’.
Both the Londoners and PSV catch up today in the European competition on Thursdays. It is the game suspended due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II that should have been played on September 15 at the Emirates Stadium.
What does Arsenal need?
Those of Arteta will ensure a place in the round of 16 with a victory or a draw. They currently lead the Group A table ahead of their rival today. PSV has 7 points, two less than Arsenal. The Dutch, meanwhile, are looking to storm the lead and virtually seal their place in the next round as well. Right now they have three points more than Bodo/Glimt, third, with whom they tied on the first day. Golden opportunity for both in London.
Likely lineups
Arsenal: Turners; White, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Scallop, Lokonga, Xhaka; Saka, Nketiah, Nelson.
PSV: Benitez; Mwene, Ramalho, Bishop, Max; Sangare, Gutierrez; Simons, Veerman, Gakpo; Til.
Referee: Hernandez Hernandez (Spain).