Paris Saint-Germain will arrive in N5 in strong form to face Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday, the French champions have responded well to losing Kylian Mbappe.
PSG are unbeaten this season and have won six of their seven games in all competitions, including a 1-0 victory over Girona in the Champions League – three points that alluded Arsenal against Atalanta.
In order to finish in the top eight places of the Champions League table – which guarantees automatic qualification for the knockouts, Arsenal will need to win their games at the Emirates Stadium.
A draw against Atalanta away from home was by no means a poor result, but Mikel Arteta’s side need to back it up with a win in north London under the lights.
Ousmane Dembele won’t face Arsenal after PSG bust-up
Fortunately for Arsenal, it’s now being reported that PSG will arrive at the Emirates with a weakened squad given that Ousmane Dembele won’t travel.
Dembele has been crucial for PSG so far this season, a key man in helping to negate the loss of Mbappe to Real Madrid.
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The winger has scored four goals and registered four assists in Ligue 1 so far this season, demonstrating his influence.
However, according to L’Equipe, Dembele had a ‘heated argument’ with PSG manager Luis Enrique after their 3-1 victory against Stade Rennais last Friday.
Enrique’s reaction has been to drop the winger for the trip to London, weakening his squad but also setting an example.
That being said, impressive Portuguese midfielder Vitinha is ready to return from injury and has been included in the travelling squad.
Arsenal have their own injury headaches ahead of PSG
Ahead of facing PSG, Arteta has provided a fresh injury update, including lines on both Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White.
Arsenal have a bit of an issue at full-back right now, with Jurrien Timber their only senior fully-fit option.
Arsenal fans were amazed by Myles Lewis-Skelly against Bolton last week, who might get the nod, but PSG will obviously present a much tougher challenge.
Perhaps White will be fit to play at right-back, allowing Timber to return to left, but it remains to be seen.
That being said, Arsenal supporters have spotted a Thomas Partey issue, one that Arteta may need to address before playing a side as strong as PSG.
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