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Basel v Arsenal preview
- Updated: December 5, 2016
Arsenal travel to Basel in their final Champions League Group A match on Tuesday with their slim hopes of topping the group still alive.
Arsene Wenger’s side must better the result of group leaders Paris Saint-Germain, who host Bulgarian minnows Ludogorets at the Parc des Princes.
Wenger has taken a strong squad to Switzerland, but has hinted he may make several changes.
“It’s basically the same squad,” confirmed Wenger. “[Francis] Coquelin has been replaced by Olivier Giroud in the squad. So, overall, it’s about stability.
Basel coach Urs Fischer, meanwhile, insists his side will go for the win against Arsenal – even though a draw could be enough to secure third place in their Champions League group.
“We do not go into the game with the goal of a draw,” he said. “That would be too dangerous. I think we need to score goals, especially against a team like Arsenal.
“I am a realist. What is clear is that we can win if we have a perfect day – and this is what it needs. If we want to beat a tough …
