Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Arsenal will look to kick off the new Europa League campaign in great manner when they face Zurich on a neutral location (Kybunpark). The Gunners made a flying start to the new Premier League season, but they failed to impress in a 3-1 loss to Manchester United at the weekend. Mikel Arteta’s men aim to return to winning ways as soon as possible, but they will have to prove their worth on the field.
All Elneny, Nelson, and Partey should miss out with injuries, while the likes of Smith Rowe, Nketiah, and Tomiyasu should be recalled to the starting XI. Zurich, on the other hand, booked their place in the EL group stages by beating Hearts of Scotland in the two-legged tie. The Swiss outfit, though, have been struggling in the national championship of late, which is the main reason why away win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Alexandre Lacazette):
Alexandre Lacazette is a hometown boy of Lyon, a powerful striker who went through the youth ranks of the French side to become one of the most important players for Les Gones. The 25-year-old forward was also a member of all France national team selections becoming a European champion at the age of 19 by scoring the winner in the final against Spain.
This goal gave him a reputation of a big game player, one he went on to uphold on various occasions at his club. Lacazette is a hard working forward an accomplished finisher of the ball able to score from different positions. The most prolific striker in his side and among the top ones in the Ligue 1, Alexandre Lacazette scored more than 20 league goals last two seasons on a trot.
Constantly linked with a move away from Lyon, Alexandre Lacazette refuses to speak about anything other than his football and is leaving all the talk to the football pitch.
Highlighted Team (Arsenal):
Arsenal are regarded as one of the best English teams. The Gunners have won 12 FA Cup trophies, 13 league titles and two League Cups, but they have yet to lift the Champions League trophy. Arsene Wenger’s team were on the verge of beating Barcelona in the Champions League final back in 2006, but they eventually failed to win the prestigious title.
Arsenal used to play their homes at Highbury, but in 2006 they moved to the Emirates Stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 60,260. The Gunners won their last Premier League trophy back in 2004, with the capital club going through the season without a single loss. The likes of Thierry Henry, Denis Bergkamp and Robert Pires were part of the team back then, but Arsenal have not won the league trophy ever since.
Arsenal was founded by Woolwich munitions workers as Dial Square back in 1886. It is well known that Tottenham Hotspur are Arsenal’s fiercest rivals and there have always been fireworks when the two local rivals meet in the North London derby.