Arsenal are catching up after a period of national mourning in the UK that caused this game to be previously postponed. However, the Gunners won all three matches, which corresponds to nine points and the first position in the standings. The attack played well, which differed twice on average. A power outage delayed the Gunners’ game against Leeds over the weekend for a while, but that didn’t stop boss Mikel Arteta from scoring 27 of a possible 30 Premier League points. The Spanish specialist was satisfied with the state of his charges, while noting that he “likes the stamina, struggle, character and courage” that may be needed in today’s meeting. In addition, the Premier League leader has 24 goals scored and the first position in the standings, while the Londoners consistently conceded one goal per game. Zinchenko, Smith Rowe and Elneni, who has a hip injury, will not be able to play today.
Legendary ex-Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy brought his PSV side to north London in top form. The guests scored 17 times in a four-match winning streak, including a 5:1 victory over Zurich in the last round. They have an impressive unbeaten streak, with the Dutch having seven points and second position. In the Eredivisie tournament, the peasants got eight victories and 24 points in 10 rounds, which is one less than the first Ajax. In the last game the “red-whites” did not leave any chances for “Utrecht” in their field (6:1). This fight will be Nistelrooy’s 13th in a row, but now as a coach. The guests are in great shape, but there are personnel problems. Boscagli, Fofana, Maduque, Mauro Jr., Saibari, Vertensen, de Jong and Van Ginkel, who has a hamstring injury, will not be able to enter the field today. By the way, if you are interested in deep football analysis and predictions, we recommend that you follow the link.
