Standard Liege vs Arsenal – 2019/20 UEFA Europa League match preview, predicted line-ups
Arsenal will take on Standard Liege on Thursday in 2019/20 UEFA Europa League as the tournament moves ahead. The Gunners go into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 6:55 PM (Local)
Venue : Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liege
Arsenal are in command of their group at the moment. They have played well in this section except a few hiccups. So they will look forward to end the group phase well.
The Gunners are currently top of Group F after five games with 10 points. The goal difference is +7. Next up is Standard Liege away.
Standard Liege should be tricky opponents. Arsenal will have to be at their best in Belgium to overcome the challenge from the club from Liege.
Freddie Ljungberg will ask his players to play a more aggressive role in Liege. Don’t give Standard Liege any chances, defend well and win the match by a sufficient margin.
On the other hand, Standard Liege have not had the best of campaigns and they are in trouble and will most likely won’t make it out of the group.
Standard Liege are currently third in the points table after five matches with just 7 points. The goal difference is -2.
Arsenal should be tough opponents. And under their new caretaker manager they will have an all out aggressive game in Belgium.
Standard Liege would be vary of that and they will look to control things to spring out the surprise. Make no mistake they will have to play out of their skins but where their is a will their is a way. They must give it a shot.
Team news and possible line-ups
Anthony Limbombe and Noe Dussenne will both be unavailable for Standard Liege for the Arsenal game as due to injury.
As for The Gunners, Kieran Tierney won’t be available as due to injury. While Hector Bellerin is doubtful.
Standard Liege XI : Bodart, Vanheusden, Vojvoda, Bastien, Laifis, Gavory, M’Poku, Ammalah, Emond, Boljevic, Carcela-Gonzalez.
Arsenal XI : Martinez, Chambers, Sokratis, Mustafi, Kolasinac, Guendouzi, Torreira, Saka, Willock, Nelson, Aubameyang.
Prediction
Arsenal should win here. They will probably win 2-0.
