LONDON • Unlike their top-four rivals, Arsenal have, on paper, the easiest run-in with none of the top six sides left to play after tomorrow's Premier League game at home to Manchester United.
However, there is a reason why pundits and bookmakers have placed them behind Tottenham, Chelsea and United to qualify for the Champions League next term.
When the Gunners continue to show the same weak mentality that punctuated the final few years of Arsene Wenger's tenure as they did at Rennes, crumbling 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, it invites questions about their ability to stay in the race.
Unai Emery's men were awful on Thursday night and were powerless to stem the dominance of Julien Stephan's team after the first-half dismissal of defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
The French Ligue 1 side won with strikes from Benjamin Bourigeaud and Ismaila Sarr, and an own goal by Nacho Monreal, after Alex Iwobi had opened the scoring for the visitors.
With their away form "a bit of a disaster", Martin Keown deems the Emirates clash to be "season-defining".
POWERING UP
I'm positive that with fresh players, with energy, with quality, that we have the possibility to put in a big performance against United and win against them.
UNAI EMERY, Arsenal boss, who wants every player to step up for the Premier League clash that could make or break their top-four hopes.
The ex-Arsenal defender told BT Sport: "They have been inconsistent, but their next game is at home and they have been strong there.
"Manchester United could be the perfect team to play next for Arsenal, the fans will demand it (the win) so bring them on.
"The problem Emery is having is he is not picking his best team. You have to pick your best team, I know Aaron Ramsey is leaving but, if you have to play him, so be it."
Pundit Michael Owen also feels "Arsenal cannot afford to lose the game if they want to get into the top four".
The former Liverpool and United striker told BT Sport: "It's really important for Arsenal.
"If Manchester United win and go four points clear, then it's going to be hard for Arsenal. They have got the momentum as well.
"Tonight (in France) was a big disappointment, no getting away from it. But that's what Arsenal are, they're an inconsistent team. You never know what team is going to turn up."
Emery has called for a "very big performance from each player" ahead of tomorrow's clash.
He said: "They (United) are in a very good moment, but we are together in the table and we played against them one month ago in the FA Cup (fourth round) - we lost 3-1, but I remember we did very good things, we had chances.
"We know Sunday is a tough match, an amazing match for everybody, we will be at home with our supporters."
"I'm positive that with fresh players (striker Alexandre Lacazette is expected to return to the starting line-up after being suspended in Europe), with energy, with quality, that we have the possibility to put in a big performance against United and win against them."
And goalkeeper Petr Cech dismissed suggestions the defeat at Roazhon Park would be damaging for team morale, insisting that Arsenal could "still overcome a two-goal deficit because in the end, the (away) goal we scored might play a big part (in the second leg next Thursday)".
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS
United bank on 'Goal threats', Football News & Top Stories
Pele to have urinary tract surgery in Brazil: hospital By superliga On Apr 10, 2019 0 Sao Paulo (AFP) - Pele will have an operation to remove a 'ureteral stone,' his doctors said Wednesday, a day after the football great returned to Brazil following treatment in a Paris hospital for an infection.
Pele to have urinary tract surgery in Brazil: hospital
'Best in the world' Messi nets his 50th hat-trick, Football
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa's sportsmanlike decision to allow Aston Villa to score unopposed in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leeds has been hailed by former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. Marcelo Bielsa Wenger said that the incident was more remarkable given that promotion to the Premier League was at stake for the Championship club.
CORRECTED-Soccer-Wenger hails Leeds' Bielsa for sportsmanship
Cristiano Ronaldo faces disciplinary hearing over goal
Dutch pair Virgil van Dijk and Vivianne Miedema are the first players from the same country to win PFA Player of the Year awards in the same year. Dutch duo Virgil van Dijk and Vivianne Miedema
Football: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal's Vivianne
The Jose Mourinho blueprint Tottenham must follow to beat Ajax and reach Champions League final. Latest Spurs news includes comments from Jose Mourinho on their Champions League semi-final opponents
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester
S$278,200 missing from Hougang United Football Club; employee charged with CBT A female administrative staff member, Tean Tai Tee, allegedly misappropriated the sales revenue from the
tiagong, this female employee hoot Hong Gan United Football
The 2019 season is Hougang United's 22nd consecutive season in the top flight of Singapore football and in the S.League. Along with the S.League, the club will also compete in the Singapore Cup. Note 1: Fazrul Nawaz returned to the team after the loan and subsequently complete the transfer.
Singapore's Hougang United forced to terminate Ramazotti's contract
Silva and Kikyo questioned him about it, and he relayed what Nanika told him, adding that refusing four demands resulted in death only after Mitsuba is killed. At the age of six, he was forced by Silva to battle in the martial arts tournament at the Heavens Arena until he reached the 200 th floor, after which he was allowed to return home.
Martinez unfazed by Baines speculation - ToffeeWeb - Season
Salah retains African award to seal great day for Egypt
Barcelona will win La Liga on Wednesday if Atletico Madrid lose to Valencia after a 2-0 victory over Alaves gave them a 12-point lead at the top of the table. Goals from Carles Aleña and a Luis Suarez penalty in the second half gave Barça a comfortable win.
Barcelona stroll to Super Cup title - MARCA English
LONDON(AFP) - Real Madrid have knocked Manchester United off the top of Deloitte's Football Money League, but the Premier League still flexed its financial muscle, with all of England's "Big Six
Manchester United : Real Madrid take top spot from Manchester
Chris Wood scored twice as Burnley virtually assured Premier League safety with a 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Cardiff City on Saturday which left the Welsh club deep in relegation trouble and their manager Neil Warnock fuming.
Burnley vs. Cardiff City - Football Match Report - April 13
global.espn.com/football/report?gameId=513502
Chris Wood scored twice as Burnley all but secured Premier League safety with a 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Cardiff, leaving the Welsh club deep in relegation trouble and their manager Neil Warnock fuming. Cardiff, occupying the final relegation slot in 18th place, are on 28 points, five behind 17th-placed Brighton with five games remaining.
Premier League: Mauricio Pochettino Loses His Cool As Tottenham Hotspur Slump, Huddersfield Closer To Relegation
Pochettino loses his cool as Spurs slump, Huddersfield closer
watch soccer online free streaming live espn
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online reddit
watch afghanistan premier league live stream
watch coppa america live streaming ufc
watch soccer online free streaming live south africa
watch coppa america live streaming bein sport
watch premier league live streaming xfinity
watch epl live streaming on iphone
watch coppa america live streaming hd
watch coppa america live streaming online
watch champions league live streaming bt sport
free watch soccer live streaming
watch soccer live - live football streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live iphone
watch soccer online free streaming live canada
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming free
watch champions league live streaming canada
watch champions league soccer live streaming
watch soccer live streaming jamaica
watch champions league live streaming jamaica
watch champions league live streaming pc
watch champions league live streaming live
watch soccer live streaming kenya
watch soccer online free streaming live batman
watch live streaming soccer manchester united
watch soccer online free streaming live world cup
watch soccer live stream app
watch coppa america live streaming match
watch coppa america live streaming yify
watch soccer live football streaming - ronaldo7.net
watch soccer online free streaming live first row
watch champions league online free live streaming hd
watch soccer online free streaming live youtube
watch english premier league live streaming free
watch coppa america live streaming hotstar
watch coppa america live streaming mobile
watch premier league live streaming video
watch premier league live streaming youtube
watch iceland soccer live stream
watch barclays premier league live streaming online free
watch soccer live streaming kenya vs ethiopia
watch coppa america live streaming pc
www.watch premier league live stream.com
watch coppa america live streaming world
watch soccer live streaming qatar vs philippines
watch coppa america live streaming indosiar
watch champions league live streaming match
watch champions league live streaming vk
watch us soccer live stream
watch coppa america live streaming dailymotion
watch live english premier league online free streaming
watch champions league live streaming zee5
watch premier league live in stream
watch coppa america live streaming portugal
watch coppa america live streaming gratis
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online
watch premier league live streaming qatar
watch soccer online free streaming live manchester united
watch coppa america live streaming online free
watch coppa america live streaming vf
watch coppa america live streaming hd free
watch uefa champions league live streaming youtube
watch live soccer online free streaming now
watch coppa america live streaming bola
watch soccer online free streaming live without registration
watch soccer live stream apk
watch coppa america live streaming xfinity
watch coppa america live streaming now
watch sky sports premier league live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live bbc
watch everton vs tottenham live soccer streaming
watch soccer live streaming zimbabwe
tv soccer live stream sky
watch coppa america live streaming xbox one
watch premier league live streaming online
watch coppa america live streaming juventus
free live football streams watch live streaming tv premier league
soccer tv live football streaming garuda select
super soccer tv live streaming indonesia
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming
watch champions league final live streaming online
watch live streaming soccer world cup
watch soccer online free streaming live uk
how to watch premier league live streaming
watch coppa america live streaming english
watch champions league live streaming live free
watch soccer online free streaming live dracula
watch soccer online free streaming live in english
soccer tv live net stream
cpl 2018 live streaming watch caribbean premier league t20 2018
watch soccer world cup live streaming
watch champions league draw live streaming free
live tv soccer live stream - live3s.com
watch english premier league live streaming
watch champions league live streaming mobile
watch champions league live streaming zee tv
watch soccer live streaming juventus vs manchester united
watch soccer online free live streaming hd
watch premier league net live manchester united stream channel
watch tamil nadu premier league live streaming
watch soccer online free streaming live english
watch coppa america live streaming live
watch live soccer game barcelona vs real madrid
#girlsniteout #afcnews #nutmeg #copaamerica #livestreaming #ucl #Sunday #watchlive #crossfit #vandijk #paulmcartney #soccer #thomasmeunier #24x7 #midnight #knuckleball #Celtic #kopisusu #433skills #coyg #cristiano #arsenalfantv #footballmeme #footballmemes #manunited #liverpool #oudmehta #commento #insegreto #linkstreaming #JUVENTUS #chocolatecoffee #nationsleague #visubal #liverpool #ignoranza #oasisandbeatles #manchestercity #football #freekick #freekickerz #ballondor #coys #risate #lovefootball #sixtimes #lionelmessi #neymar #soccerbible #gym #thebeatles #manchestercity #conference #portsmouthfc #bayern #barcelona #oasisofficial #premierleague #Liverpool #comics #salah
No comments:
Post a Comment