Match Preview: Arsenal vs Marseille

Kick Off 19:45

Team News

Arsenal

• Mikel Arteta picked up a knock at the weekend and could be rested, with Mathieu Flamini returning from suspension to potentially take his place.
• Jack Wilshere could also get a rest having played 90 minutes against Southampton, with Tomas Rosicky coming into contention.
• Theo Walcott made his return from injury at the weekend but is likely to be among the substitutes once again as he rebuilds his fitness.

Marseille

• Dmitri Payet, who starred for the French outfit on Friday, is sidelined with a knee injury and will miss Tuesday's game.
• Andre Ayew and Rod Fanni are also still injured having missed the game against Ajaccio.
• Youngster Benjamin Mendy is in favour over Jeremy Morel at left back right now, while Diawara and Mendes are in competition for a place alongside N'Koulou.

Match Facts

Marseille have lost their last 7 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
Marseille have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 7 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
Marseille have been losing at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
Arsenal have won 6 of their last 7 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Marseille's last 4 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
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Prediction

• A win for Arsenal is a must as it would see them keep a strong position in this tough group and with Marseille already out they will be confident.
• The visitors may want to focus on their domestic campaign now as a third placed Europa League finish looks beyond them, so the Gunners should be comfortable at home.
• With some players returning to fitness Wenger will hope to gain an early lead and rest some key individuals ahead of their trip to Cardiff at the weekend.

Prediction:

Arsenal

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Marseille