Last season Arsenal could not even reach the European competition zone. The 13-time England champion finished in eighth position. Over 38 rounds, the Gunners chalked up 18 victories and seven peaceful outcomes, which corresponds to 61 points. The gap from the seventh Tottenham was only one point, with a fantastic series of successful matches in which the Londoners beat Chelsea (1:0), Crystal Palace (3:1) and Brighton (2:0), did not help to get to the European Cup zone. Newcomers of the team include Brighton’s Ben White (58.5 million), Anderlecht’s center midfielder Albert Lokonga (17.5 million) and defensive player Nuno Tavares of Benfica (8 million). In the first match the Gunners lost to Brentford on the road (0:2). Today Aubameyang, Edegor, Thomas, Runarsson, Lacazette and Gabriel will not be able to enter the field.
Angers shocked everyone at the start of the new season. The team beat Strasbourg away (2:0), after which they unexpectedly easily dealt with Lyon (3:0), which brought six points and the top line in the standings. It is noteworthy that the team never conceded a goal. Last season, the “black and white” failed to finish the season, which eventually brought the team to the 13th final place. It is worth noting that guests have a new coach, who is Gerard Batikl.
