Arsenal showcased their dominance in European football with a resounding 4-0 victory over PSV, solidifying their position at the top. Mikel Arteta‘s side is on a remarkable unbeaten streak of 10 matches across all competitions this season. Their recent 4-0 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League further affirmed their impressive form.
On the other hand, Lens enters the game with a newfound sense of confidence after securing back-to-back victories against Toulouse and Strasbourg. These wins were crucial in halting the team’s previous string of poor performances. Their first six matches of the campaign, across various competitions, resulted in no wins. However, they managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Sevilla in their Champions League opener.
Franck Haise, Lens’ manager, has acknowledged the strength of Arsenal and identified them as the standout team in Group B. It is difficult to envision anything but a second consecutive win for the Gunners. Although Lens has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, the challenge they face is of an entirely different caliber.
Bukayo Saka played a pivotal role in the win against PSV, contributing both a goal and an assist. In total, Saka has scored five goals and provided four assists in nine appearances this season. With the young English winger in such scintillating form, it is hard to bet against the north Londoners.
Kai Havertz, who scored his first goal for Arsenal from a penalty spot in the victory over Bournemouth, showcased Arteta’s attempt to bolster the confidence of a player known to be fragile in that aspect. Playing in midfield alleviates some of the pressure on Havertz to deliver goals, unlike during his time at Chelsea. Nonetheless, it had been a long-awaited moment for the German international, who previously scored the winner in the 2021 Champions League final and has been known to score in bursts.
Arteta’s decision to replace Aaron Ramsdale with David Raya as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper drew understandable attention. However, the results on the field speak for themselves since Raya’s inclusion. Raya’s debut for Arsenal resulted in a 1-0 victory against Everton, and subsequent matches against PSV and Bournemouth ended in clean sheets. The only team to find the back of the net against Raya was Tottenham, in an action-packed 2-2 draw during the north London derby.
Raya’s introduction into the squad coincided with the reunification of the formidable back four consisting of Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Oleksandr Zinchenko. This defensive unit played a crucial role in Arsenal’s success last season and will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge for their opponents once again.
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