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Arsenal Vs Galatasaray Preview-7:45 Wednesday by haffaze777(m): 10:14pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
Arsenal will be without midfielder Aaron Ramsey (hamstring) and captain Mikel Arteta (calf) for Wednesday night's Champions League Group D match against Galatasaray, but Jack Wilshere should be fit from an ankle problem. Midfielder Abou Diaby is likely to be rested following a hip problem, while wingers Theo Walcott and Serge Gnabry (both knee) are in line to return after the international break, along with Spain defender Nacho Monreal (back) and striker Yaya Sanogo (hamstring). Full-back Mathieu Debuchy (ankle) and France forward Olivier Giroud (fractured foot) are long-term absentees. Galatasaray manager Cesare Prandelli urged his side to be "brave and courageous" at the Emirates. The Gunners lost away to Borussia Dortmund on matchday one, and will be out to get their qualification bid up and running against the Turks, who were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Anderlecht. Former Italy boss Prandelli, who took over from Roberto Mancini this season, feels Galatasaray's best chance of what would be a first win in England is to start on the front foot. "We are playing against a quality, experienced team at their own ground, and so will have to be a bit more controlled in our game," said Prandelli, who indicated Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder was set to be a focal point of the team. "We should be running enough to close all of the gaps and we should play our own game. "We will make sure whenever we lose the ball, we will get it back quicker. "We have to be brave, to be courageous and make sure we play our own style." Prandelli resigned from his post as Azzurri manager after failing to get out of their opening World Cup group alongside England, coming home early from Brazil. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to mark 18 years in charge on Wednesday night. Prandelli said of the Frenchman: "He has had the chance to grow and has had extraordinary continuity. "But we can only see this in England, anywhere else in the world, the coach changes all the time." Swiss midfielder Blerim Dzemaili was part of the Napoli side which beat Arsenal 2-0 their final match of the group stages in December 2013. The 28-year-old signed for Galatasaray earlier this month and is confident his new team can produce the required performance. "For us, it is important to get out as a team, to defend strong. We must have respect, that is important, but not be afraid," he said. "We have a good team, we can play against every team and it is going to be in our hands." |
Re: Arsenal Vs Galatasaray Preview-7:45 Wednesday by haffaze777(m): 10:15pm On Sep 30, 2014 |
Re: Arsenal Vs Galatasaray Preview-7:45 Wednesday by Nobody: 3:16pm On Oct 01, 2014 |
Arsenal is winning tonight 1-0 |
Re: Arsenal Vs Galatasaray Preview-7:45 Wednesday by Sard(m): 4:18pm On Oct 01, 2014 |
Arsenal again in the champions league to make up the number like the likes of Ludogorets, Malmo Fc, FC Basel etc. Winning the Champion league trophy is a heavy load for them. They should win 2-1 today,though.
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