AS Monaco has the opportunity to qualify for the Champions League play-offs if they succeed on the Arsenal pitch this Wednesday evening from 9 p.m.
LAS Monaco faces its greatest challenge of this group stage of the Champions League. The Monegasques challenge Arsenal this Wednesday evening, on the pitch at the Emirates Stadium, for a prestigious match which could determine the continuation of the adventure of Adi Hütter’s players in the competition. A success in London would almost guarantee ASM a ticket for the play-offs and could even allow them to consider direct qualification for the round of 16.
But a defeat could complicate everything and spoil Monegasque’s good debut in C1. After taking 10 points in the first four matches, Monaco complicated their task by losing in incredible fashion against Benfica (2-3) a fortnight ago. Before hosting Aston Villa and traveling to Inter in January for the last two days of the group stage, ASM would be inspired to take points in London this Wednesday evening.
Arsenal undefeated at home
But this will require a real feat since Arsenal are currently undefeated on home soil this season, whether in the Premier League (five victories for two draws against Liverpool and Brighton) and in C1 (two victories against Paris-Saint-Germain and Shakhtar Donetsk). The Gunners did not even concede a goal to the Emirates during these two matches won against the Parisians (2-0) and the Ukrainians (1-0).
This shows the scale of the task that awaits Maghnes Akliouche’s teammates this Wednesday evening in London. “For this match, they are the favorites. But we are here in London to show our style of football. We want to play courageous football, we don’t want to hide, explained Adi Hütter on Tuesday at a press conference. We want to be on the lookout for the opportunities they will give us. We’re not just here to be a nice opponent, we want to be successful too.”
Arsenal – Monaco lineups: Absent on the Gunners side
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has to deal with numerous injuries among his squad and particularly in defense. Gabriel and Calafiori are uncertain, while White and Tomiyasu are already out. This could force the Spanish coach to compose an unprecedented defense this evening against Monaco. For the rest of the team, it should be a classic.
Arsenal starting XI: Raya – Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Timber – Odegaard (c.), Rice, Merino – Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
For his part, Adi Hütter is without Singo and Mawissa, suspended, while Zakaria and Magassa are still doubtful a few hours before kick-off. Balogun will finally have shoulder surgery and will be absent for an as yet undetermined period. It remains to be seen whether Minamino can shake up the hierarchy and be preferred to Akliouche, Golovin or Ben Seghir.
AS’s likely starting lineup Monaco : Majecki – Vanderson, Kehrer (c.), Salisu, Caio Henrique – Magassa, Camara – Akliouche, Golovin, Ben Seghir – Embolo
Time, channel, how to watch Arsenal – Monaco live
This match between Arsenal and Monaco will not be broadcast unencrypted on French television since it will only be visible on Canal+, for which you must subscribe. To follow this meeting on the Internet between the two teams from 9 p.m. this Wednesday, December 11, you must connect to the Canal+ website.
For this Champions League match, Arsenal is favored by the various sports betting sites against the Monegasques. The odds for an English victory range between 1.2 and 1.4 while those for an ASM victory in London are between 9 and 10. The odds for a draw are around 6.