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Preview: Arsenal vs. Monaco - Prediction, Team News, Lineups
December 10, 2024
Arsenal and Monaco clash at the Emirates Stadium in a crucial Champions League battle, with both sides vying for a top-16 spot. Arsenal enters the match buoyed by a 5-1 thrashing of Sporting Lisbon, while Monaco seeks redemption after a 3-2 home loss to Benfica.
Team news
Arsenal's defensive lineup is stretched due to injuries to Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Magalhaes. Kieran Tierney may return to stabilize the backline. Monaco misses key defenders Wilfried Singo and Christian Mawissa due to suspensions, with Folarin Balogun also sidelined. Youngster Eliesse Ben Seghir could shine.
Prediction
Arsenal’s home strength and Monaco’s defensive absences suggest a Gunners victory.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Monaco
Both teams will fight fiercely, but Arsenal’s firepower should prevail.