TODAYS UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Anderlecht v Arsenal............7:45pm Coach Besnik Hasi is looking for the same belief RSC Anderlecht showed on Match day one as they meet depleted Arsenal FC on Arsène Wengers 65th birthday. Team News Anderlecht Fabrice NSakala continues to miss out through injury. Centre-back Bram Nuytinck is a doubt after sitting out at the weekend. Arsenal Arsenal will be delighted to have Calum Chambers back for the trip to Anderlecht, and the youngster will start at centre-back with Nacho Monreal dropping to the bench. In goal, however, the Gunners have problems, with David Ospina injured and Wojciech Szczesny suspended. Theo Walcott stands a chance of being involved. Match Facts Anderlecht have conceded at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Anderlecht have failed to win their last 10 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Prediction Arsenal return to Champions League action with a trip to Anderlecht that they will be wholly expected to take three points from despite their grave injury concerns. Anderlecht followed up a disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Dortmund with successive draws in the Juliper League and look distinctly off the boil. With a young team - 6 of their 11 probable starters are aged 21 or under - they may struggle against Arsenal. The Gunners were poor in tying with Hull at the weekend and will need to bounce back with a win here. Prediction: Anderlecht 1 - 2 Arsenal #stakewise NaijaBet REGISTER, DEPOSIT PLACE YOUR AND WIN BIG..
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:41:07 +0000