Verdict: Arsenal to win to Nil
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Bet365
Arsenal are getting ready to entertain Huddersfield on Tuesday night as Arsene Wenger’s men look to record their third Premier League win on the trot.
Arsenal
Arsenal have endured a rocky start to the season but have still managed to get back up on their feet and climb up to fourth place in the standings after winning four of their previous five Premier League games.
Gunners secured the second win on the bounce last weekend thanks to a last-gasp Alexis Sanchez penalty which made sure Arsenal run away with a 1-0 win at Burnley. Three points from Sunday kept Arsenal above north London rivals Tottenham and Arsene Wenger’s men are now keen to build the momentum and keep hold of the Champions League qualification place. Despite their positive domestic run Arsenal have struggled a bit defensively with Arsene Wenger rotating his squad for Europa League and Premier League and we should expect to see the French tactician deploy some additional changes to his line-up against Huddersfield. Wenger is nevertheless expected to field an attack-oriented side and instruct his team to go head in from the start in an attempt to record what would definitely be another three highly motivating points.
Team News
Mesut Ozil is set to miss the Wednesday’s match through illness whereas Santi Cazorla remains a long-term absentee.
Jack Wilshere could be given a chance from the start instead of Alex Iwobi, whereas Olivier Giroud could be a preferred choice in front of fellow Frenchman Alexandre Lacazette.
Huddersfield
Thirteen rounds into the 2017/18 season it could already be said that newcomers Huddersfield are enjoying a successful campaign. Sitting comfortable in 11th place in the standings, David Wagner’s Terries have already proven to be a tough nut to crack.
A win over Manchester United is there to attest it and Arsenal would be better off not underestimating Huddersfield who could prove to be a tricky test at the Emirates despite their most recent slump in form. Wanger’s charges are coming off from back-to-back defeats at the hands of Bournemouth and Manchester City, respectively. A drop in the standings is inevitable should Terries continue to drop points but David Wagner is confident his side could get out with something positive from their trip to north London. If they are to avoid defeat at the Emirates, Huddersfield will have to improve their scoring exploits. With only nine goals scored thus far, Terries only have rock-bottom sides Swansea and Crystal Palace lagging behind them in terms of goals. Huddersfield are well aware of their limitations and are not expected to go forward as they are likely to search for points elsewhere. A draw is what they’ll go for here.
Team News
Rajiv Van La Parra is suspended for the occasion due to his red card against Manchester City.
Wagner will also be without Billing, Hefele and Stankovic who are all suffering from respective injuries.
Key Factors to Consider
- Arsenal won 4 of last 5 Premier League matches
- Gunners are yet to lose a home game this season
- Huddersfield lost five of 6 games on the road
- Terries only scored nine goals in 13 Premier League rounds
- Wagner’s men failed to score in any of their last six away games
Conclusion
Huddersfield travel to north London looking to upset the favourites in this game but face a challenging task knowing that Arsenal will be highly motivated to win and continue the mini-run that will allow them to stay in front of local rivals Tottenham.
Verdict: Arsenal to win to Nil
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Bet365
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