LONDON • Unlike their top-four rivals, Arsenal have, on paper, the easiest run-in with none of the top six sides left to play after tomorrow's Premier League game at home to Manchester United.
However, there is a reason why pundits and bookmakers have placed them behind Tottenham, Chelsea and United to qualify for the Champions League next term.
When the Gunners continue to show the same weak mentality that punctuated the final few years of Arsene Wenger's tenure as they did at Rennes, crumbling 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, it invites questions about their ability to stay in the race.
Unai Emery's men were awful on Thursday night and were powerless to stem the dominance of Julien Stephan's team after the first-half dismissal of defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
The French Ligue 1 side won with strikes from Benjamin Bourigeaud and Ismaila Sarr, and an own goal by Nacho Monreal, after Alex Iwobi had opened the scoring for the visitors.
With their away form "a bit of a disaster", Martin Keown deems the Emirates clash to be "season-defining".
POWERING UP
I'm positive that with fresh players, with energy, with quality, that we have the possibility to put in a big performance against United and win against them.
UNAI EMERY, Arsenal boss, who wants every player to step up for the Premier League clash that could make or break their top-four hopes.
The ex-Arsenal defender told BT Sport: "They have been inconsistent, but their next game is at home and they have been strong there.
"Manchester United could be the perfect team to play next for Arsenal, the fans will demand it (the win) so bring them on.
"The problem Emery is having is he is not picking his best team. You have to pick your best team, I know Aaron Ramsey is leaving but, if you have to play him, so be it."
Pundit Michael Owen also feels "Arsenal cannot afford to lose the game if they want to get into the top four".
The former Liverpool and United striker told BT Sport: "It's really important for Arsenal.
"If Manchester United win and go four points clear, then it's going to be hard for Arsenal. They have got the momentum as well.
"Tonight (in France) was a big disappointment, no getting away from it. But that's what Arsenal are, they're an inconsistent team. You never know what team is going to turn up."
Emery has called for a "very big performance from each player" ahead of tomorrow's clash.
He said: "They (United) are in a very good moment, but we are together in the table and we played against them one month ago in the FA Cup (fourth round) - we lost 3-1, but I remember we did very good things, we had chances.
"We know Sunday is a tough match, an amazing match for everybody, we will be at home with our supporters."
"I'm positive that with fresh players (striker Alexandre Lacazette is expected to return to the starting line-up after being suspended in Europe), with energy, with quality, that we have the possibility to put in a big performance against United and win against them."
And goalkeeper Petr Cech dismissed suggestions the defeat at Roazhon Park would be damaging for team morale, insisting that Arsenal could "still overcome a two-goal deficit because in the end, the (away) goal we scored might play a big part (in the second leg next Thursday)".
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS
Arsenal back to winning ways with 2-1 victory at Huddersfield Alex Iwobi deflected strike gave Arsenal 16th-minute lead Alexandre Lacazette's 10th league goal of season made it two Late own goal from Sead Kolasinac was consolation for hosts Arsenal still without away Premier League clean sheet all season Huddersfield bottom, 13 points from safety; Arsenal stayed sixth Arsenal host
Soccer: Iwobi, Lacazette lead Arsenal to win at Huddersfield
> Man City title hopes hit by shock defeat at City's Raheem Sterling during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City, at St James' Park, in Newcastle, Britain
Football: Man City title hopes hit by shock defeat at Newcastle
Singaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month. The Indian team swept seven out of 10 categories at the I
Singapore's Akbar is best coach in I-League | Sports Love Me
sportsloveme.com/soccer/singapores-akbar-is-best-coach-in-i-league/
Singapore's Akbar is best coach in I-League 03/25/2019 AKBA , AWARDS AND PRIZES , India Singaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month.
Singapore's Akbar is best coach in I-League - theworldnews.net
Wasteful Portugal were held to a 1-1 home draw by Serbia after their captain and top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo limped off with an apparent hamstring injury in the first half of their Euro 2020
Enrique praises Ramos as 'unique' player's penalty secures
Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday confirmed that he would be staying at Juventus for next season. Juventus missed out on sealing the title last week at Scudetto, but they, along with Ronaldo made sure
Cristiano Ronaldo Staying at Juventus 'for sure 1000%
We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. They have won nine of his first 10 games in charge and have beaten Arsenal and Tottenham in that time. be the favourites
Ranking the Premier League top six's run-ins - who has the
Call in Iran for footballers to be punished over Japan melee during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup semi-final football match between Iran and Japan at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al-Ain on January
Call in Iran for footballers to be punished over Japan melee
Man City's De Bruyne upbeat as he bids to put injuries behind him Premier League / 21 December 2018, 09:00am / Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and teammates celebrate a goal against Leicester City.
Man City's De Bruyne upbeat as he bids to put injuries behind
'Massive' victory gives Pochettino renewed belief. Jan 3, 2019, 5:00 am. Football: Proud Pochettino demands consistency from title-chasing Spurs. Jan 2, 2019, 5:09 am.
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham's win at Cardiff gives us
Ajax stunned Juventus to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 1997 as Matthijs de Ligt's thumping second-half header secured a 2-1 second-leg victory in the last eight
Ajax stun Ronaldo's Juventus to reach Champions League semis
NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom (AFP) - Liverpool struck late through Divock Origi to move back top of the Premier League with a thrilling 3-2 win at Newcastle on Saturday (May 4) and keep their hopes
Liverpool back on top with Newcastle win but lose Salah
watch champions league draw live stream total sportek
watch karnataka premier league live streaming
watch premier league live streaming jamaica
free watch champions league live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live without registration
live tv soccer live stream - live3s.com
watch champions league live streaming pakistan
watch soccer live stream hunter
watch soccer online free live streaming hd
watch coppa america live streaming india vs england
watch champions league final online free live streaming
watch soccer live streaming juventus
watch soccer live stream apk
watch premier league games live stream
watch champions league live streaming kenya
watch coppa america live streaming game
cpl 2018 live streaming watch caribbean premier league t20 2018
watch coppa america live streaming qatar
watch soccer online free streaming live world cup
watch coppa america live streaming crictime
watch coppa america live streaming world
watch coppa america live streaming tv
watch soccer am online live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming app
watch coppa america live streaming online free
watch soccer live streaming mobile
watch champions league live streaming espn
watch live streaming soccer manchester united
watch champions league live streaming crictime
watch soccer game live espn
watch soccer games live stream free
super soccer tv live streaming piala dunia
watch coppa america live streaming zee5
watch champions league live streaming xbox
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online reddit
soccer tv live net stream
watch live soccer online free streaming now
watch soccer live streaming zee tv
watch tamil nadu premier league live streaming
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online youtube
watch coppa america live streaming gratis
watch premier league live streaming vk
watch soccer online free streaming live liverpool
watch champions league live streaming manchester united
watch champions league live streaming eng
soccer tv live football streaming portugal
watch soccer online free streaming live english
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming
watch soccer aid live stream online
watch afghanistan premier league live stream
watch coppa america live streaming india
watch coppa america live streaming philippines
watch coppa america live streaming dailymotion
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live manchester united
watch champions league live streaming vk
how to watch premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming bola
watch live soccer game barcelona vs real madrid
watch soccer online free streaming live uk
watch champions league live streaming now tv
watch soccer online free streaming live arabic
watch live soccer streaming free android
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online india
watch champions league draw live streaming
watch champions league live streaming now
watch premier league live streaming juventus vs manchester united
free live football streams watch live streaming tv premier league
watch coppa america live streaming nz
watch soccer online free streaming live dracula
watch champions league live streaming ptv sports
watch premier league darts live stream
watch soccer online free streaming live p2p
watch real madrid vs juventus live streaming of champions league
watch soccer online free streaming live batman
watch champions league simulcast live stream
watch coppa america live streaming twitch
watch soccer online free streaming live first row
watch premier league live stream hd
watch champions league live streaming zee5
where to watch premier league live streaming
watch premier league live streaming zimbabwe
watch premier league stream reddit
where to watch free live soccer streaming online
watch soccer online free live streaming livetv ru
watch iceland soccer live stream
watch soccer live football streaming - ronaldo7.net
tv soccer live stream sky
watch champions league live streaming vf
watch coppa america live streaming vf
watch coppa america live streaming in india
watch champions league semi final draw live stream
watch premier league live streaming xfinity
watch live streaming of premier league football
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming online free
watch soccer live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch coppa america live streaming sub eng
soccer tv live football streaming reddit
super soccer tv live streaming napoli vs juventus
watch live soccer stream android
watch coppa america live streaming now
watch soccer live - live football streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live reddit
watch champions league live streaming mobile
watch champions league live streaming xbox one
watch soccer online free streaming live bbc
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming youtube
watch live english premier league online free streaming
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online
watch soccer live streaming qatar
watch hd soccer live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming pc
watch soccer games live stream free app
watch champions league live stream gratis
watch coppa america live streaming bein sport
watch premier league live streaming online
watch champions league live streaming bt sport
watch premier league live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming espn
watch coppa america live streaming rcti
watch soccer live streaming xbox
watch coppa america live streaming online
watch soccer live streaming xbox one
watch coppa america live streaming sctv
watch soccer live streaming reddit
watch soccer live stream links
watch soccer world cup live streaming
watch live stream soccer games online free
watch champions league live streaming xfinity
watch soccer live streaming jamaica
best site to watch live soccer streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live
watch everton vs tottenham live soccer streaming
watch champions league live streaming bein sport
watch coppa america live streaming reddit
watch premier league live streaming live
watch soccer online free streaming live in english
watch coppa america live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch soccer live streaming xfinity
#arsenalnews #beatifulgame #league2 #cristiano #goal #GarageCafeDxb #portsmouthfc #cappucino #goodday #liverpool #barcelona #uefanationsleague #footballdubai #freekick #arsenal #crossfit #footballstreaming #premierleague #JUVENTUS #manchestercity #comico #serieatim #bundesliga #neymar #realmadrid #manunited #chocolatecoffee #liverpool #afcnews #coyg #MSport #acmilan #frasirap #coutinho #soccer #livestreams #fut #freekickerz #golf #kickoff #gym #oasisofficial #realmadrid #lionelmessi #bayern #mancity #salah #visubal #satira #chocolate #winner #klopp #sunderlandafc #transfernews #hoffenhiem #livesports #oasis #championsleague #frasitrap #golazo #coffeebreak #messi #gooners #roadtrip #oudmehta
No comments:
Post a Comment