Arsenal will position themselves near the PSV goal and await Trossard’s delivery for a set-piece. It’s their debut in the Champions League tonight and they will likely be in a “Point To Prove” mentality. Arsenal makes a counterattack through Nelson and Nketiah, who work together on the right side to earn the team’s first corner of the game. The 2006 runners-up, Arsenal, are wearing a throwback green jersey from the mid-80s by Umbro-JVC. Or upon closer inspection, it may actually be blue. I may need an eye exam. The match will begin shortly. The opponents in the Champions League are top-notch, so we must perform at our best to secure a victory tonight. It’s our first time competing in the Champions League, giving new number-one David Raya a chance to rest for the evening. On the bench with Raya are Emile Smith Rowe, who has recovered from an injury and could potentially play for the first time since October, and academy players Ethan Nwaneri, Reuell Walters, and Lino Sousa. Nwaneri, an attacking midfielder, has already made one appearance as a substitute against Brentford in September 2022, becoming the club’s youngest-ever player at just 15 years and 181 days old. Sousa and Walters, left and right-backs respectively, would make their senior debuts if they are called to play tonight.
The following players were included in PSV’s lineup: Benitez, Teze, Ramalho, Obispo, van Aanholt, Tillman, Junior, Saibari, Bakayoko, Pepi, and Vertessen.
Players: Sambo, Dest, de Jong, Drommel, Boscagli, Til, Waterman, Babadi, Oppegard.
The starting lineup for Arsenal includes Ramsdale, Cedric, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Elneny, Jorginho, Trossard, Havertz, Nketiah, and Nelson.
Subs: White, Saka, Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, Smith Rowe, Raya, Hein, Zinchenko, Rice, Nwaneri, Sousa, Walters.
The referee for the match is Tobias Stieler from Germany.
Just a friendly reminder of what is happening tonight. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Arsenal is ensured to end up as the top team in Group B, while PSV has already secured the runner-up position. This match holds no significant importance, so let’s not exaggerate and just appreciate it for what it is.
The start time for the event is 5:45pm GMT. It is happening.
Source: theguardian.com
