Arsenal and PSG both have one eye on their upcoming clash in the Champions League, despite the two clubs featuring in league action during the week.
The Gunners take to the Premier League in midweek, playing host to Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium with an important three points up for grabs.
With a free weekend after, Arsenal can turn their attention to the Champions League and give their full focus to PSG.
The French giants have faced two possible opponents before travelling to north London, the first of which came on Tuesday night.
They travelled to Nantes with the Ligue 1 title all wrapped up, but with a side gearing up for the challenge of Arsenal.
Nuno Mendes slammed for PSG display against Nantes
With PSG already sealing the league title, they are simply ticking over in their coming matches until they take on Arsenal.
That was reflected in their match against Nantes, which included a few changes and some switches to the team.
Achraf Hakimi was rested by PSG as one clear decision made to protect the key players within the squad for the match.
While the Parisian outfit took the lead, they were forced to settle for a draw in a match that provided very little momentum.
In the end, left-back Nuno Mendes came in for some criticism from the French media, with Foot Mercato giving him a 4.5 out of ten rating, which could be foreboding for Arsenal vs PSG.
On Mendes, the report stated: “The left-back had a quiet match at La Beaujoire. He was rarely seen at the front, as he thrives on long, deep runs.
“He was also quiet in the game and didn’t always make the right choices. Defensively, Castelletto sometimes put him in difficulty in his own area, but he was especially notable for losing too many duels.
“A match to forget, as he was replaced by Pacho, who therefore played at left-back for the last half hour.”
A poor display from Mendes won’t have been what PSG wanted, not least before he faces an even tougher challenge against Arsenal in the coming week.
Nuno Mendes’ struggles spell good news for Bukayo Saka
Nuno Mendes has been impressive in the Champions League this season, but his relative struggles in the clash against Nantes could be an ideal precursor for Arsenal.
The full-back will be up against Bukayo Saka, who was in unstoppable form against Real Madrid last time out in Europe.
If the England international is at that level again, while his opposite number struggles, then it gives the Gunners a clear upper hand.
It remains to be seen whether Mendes will be given a run out on Friday during PSG’s clash with Nice to find that form again or if he will be rested.
Either way, it could spell good news for an impending matchup at the Emirates Stadium on the flank.
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