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Match preview for Arsenal vs Kerat Almaty
Arsenal Round them off Champions League The league-stage campaign kicks off at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening when they host Kairat Almaty, with the two sides entering the final matchday at opposite ends of the table.
The Gunners have already qualified for the knockout rounds and know that a draw will be enough to confirm a first-place finish, while Kerat arrived in north London languishing at the bottom of the standings.
Mikel Arteta’s side have been one of the standout performers in the competition, producing a series of impressive displays that have underlined their credentials as genuine contenders.
In their most recent European outing they claimed an impressive away victory against them Inter MilanWhere his clinical finishing proved decisive in the final third.
Domestically, however, confidence took a slight dip at the weekend, as Arsenal were beaten at home by Manchester United in a surprise Premier League result.
In contrast, Kairat have found the step up to Champions League level unforgiving. Competing in the tournament proper for the first time, the Kazakhstan team struggled to translate competitive performances into results, managing just one point from their campaign so far.
Team news for Arsenal vs Kerat Almaty
Arsenal are close to full strength, although Declan Rice and Mikel Merino are both unavailable through suspension after picking up yellow cards in the previous round.
Riccardo Calafiori is back in training following a minor muscle problem and could feature, while Max Domann remains sidelined with a foot problem.
Kai Havertz is being managed carefully after a recent knock, meaning Victor Gyokares is in contention to lead the line from the start. Arteta could also rotate given domestic commitments, but some fringe players will be keen to impress.
Kairat are without teenage forward Dastan Satpaev, who missed the previous match due to injury and is a doubt. Lucas Afriko, Jakko Oksanen and Sebastian Zebolos are ineligible for the winter signing league phase.
Expected line-ups for Arsenal vs Kerat Almaty
Armory: kappa; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelley; Odegaard, Norgaard, Eze; Maduke, Giocares, Martinelli
Kairat: Anarbekov; Tapalov, Martinovich, Sorokin, Mata; Sedibekov, Glazer; Mrinsky, Jorginho, Gromyko; Edmilson
How to watch Arsenal vs Kerat Almaty: TV channel, online stream
Arsenal vs Kerat Almaty takes place on Wednesday evening, with kick-off set for 8pm (UK time).
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK, with coverage available on TNT Sports 2.
Live streaming will be available via Discovery+ on supported devices.
Arsenal vs Kerat Almaty Stats
- Arsenal have won all their Champions League matches in the league stage
- The Gunners have conceded just two goals in the competition so far
- Kairat have picked up a point from their Champions League campaign
- Arsenal have scored at least three goals in four European matches this season
- Kairat have failed to score in four of their six league-phase fixtures
guess
Arsenal
4
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0
Kairat Almaty
With top spot within reach and the home crowd expecting a response after a weekend setback, Arsenal must approach this one with a high level of intensity.
Kairat can play with freedom given their situation, but given Arsenal’s depth, they are likely to prove overwhelming, resulting in a comfortable victory to end the league stage.
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