Updated 3 October 2019 at 18:18 IST
UEFA Europa League: Arsenal FC vs Standard Liege match preview
Arsenal FC play host to Standard Liege on matchday two of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. Here is our take on both teams who play at the Emirates.
Arsenal coach Unai Emery is under fire from critics after a disappointing start to the 2019-20 Premier League season. The Spaniard has been criticised for his regressive tactics which have seen Arsenal play some below-par football in recent weeks. The UEFA Europa League will be a good platform for Unai Emery to test the young talent that is available in his squad. Here is our take on how both teams will perform in the UEFA Europa League at the Emirates Stadium along with some key stats and figures.
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History is on Arsenal's side as they have won all four of their encounters against Standard Liege in European competitions. They have scored 15 goals against the Belgian club. Meanwhile, Standard Liege have lost seven of their eight games against English teams in Europe. Unai Emery will take pride that his teams have won 18 of their 20 UEFA Europa League matches across spells with Sevilla and Arsenal. Expect a young Arsenal side to display their attacking prowess at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
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Arsenal predicted line-up
Damian Martinez (GK), Hector Bellerin, Shkodran Mustafi, Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney, Lucas Torreira, Dani Ceballos, Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock, Msut Ozil, Gabriel Martinelli.
Standard Liege predictedline-up
Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (GK), Mergim Vojvoda, Zinho Vanheusden,Konstantinos Laifis, Nicolas Gavory, Samuel Bastien, Merveille Bokadi, Paul M'Poku, Mehdi Carcela-Gonzalez, renaud Emond, Anthony Limbombe.
Published By : Daniel Arambur
Published On: 3 October 2019 at 15:42 IST