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Arsenal v PSG preview
- Updated: November 22, 2016
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain head into Wednesday night’s Champions League clash knowing the victors will finish top of Group A.
Having each taken 10 points from their first four games, both Arsenal and PSG have booked their place in the knockout stages.
But Gunners boss Arsene Wenger wants his side to take top spot with a favourable home tie on Wednesday night after the sides drew 1-1 in Paris earlier this season.
“I believe that the two teams have done the job until now,” he said. “We have done what was expected and we have done it away from home, now we can finish the job at home.
“[Topping the group would mean] that we have done the job until the end in a convincing way. When you play 1-1 away from home and then you play at home it’s a luxury to be qualified after four games.
“Last year, we had to battle until the end and this season we could finish the job after five games. That would mean we have done really well.”
PSG will be without defender Serge Aurier – who has been refused entry into the UK – and PSG manager Urai Emery said his club did everything they could to get Aurier on the teamsheet.
“The decision has been made and I think Meunier, who is the obvious choice to replace him, has already played in big games and is ready to step in,” the Spaniard said. “We have solutions. Serge is an important player; it is a shame, especially for him. He is obviously disappointed.”
Team news
Alexis Sanchez may be rested having played all of Saturday’s draw at Manchester United despite wearing strapping on a hamstring problem, with Olivier Giroud – who scored the late equaliser at Old Trafford – pushing for just a second start of the season.
Aaron Ramsey and Theo Walcott are in contention although the pair sat out training on the …
