Arsenal fans will inevitably moan tonight if things don’t go their way.
That’s the view of former Gunner and Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas, who has warned the players the hardest task the face is convincing the crowd with their performance.
Arsenal take on Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates tonight looking to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
The Gunners are currently on a run of six matches without a win - their worst since 1998.
The north London side will be through with either a victory or a draw but can also qualify if Standard Liege lose to Vitoria Guimaraes.
Nicholas is expecting Emery to make several changes from the starting XI that drew with Southampton on Saturday.
And although he feels Arsenal will get back to winning ways he reckons fans could still turn on Emery or find something to moan about.
“I look at the schedule of what Emery normally does,” Nicholas told Sky Sports.
“Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Dani Ceballos and Joe Willock will play - I am not sure if Emile Smith Rowe will be fit.
“Arsenal are in a decent position in the group and will cement their place in the knockout stages, while easing off some of the pressure on Emery by the time this is done.
“I think the hardest part will be the crowd. I don't think there will be one at all. It will only be if they want to see the younger guys.
“They don't want to see the defence, and if they come for a moan, which is in their veins, this will be awkward for the players.
“The youngsters are trying their best, but who deserves to be in the side? He will rest Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and, dare I say, Mesut Ozil, and so Nicolas Pepe will probably play.
“Arsenal will win, but only by the enthusiasm of the youngsters. Martinelli has a great thing going for him so I think he will shine. As usual, there will be goals.”
Arsenal won the reverse fixture against the Bundesliga side 3-0 away from home.
Despite Nicholas’ comments, the Gunners are likely to be without Ceballos, Saka and Sead Kolasinac through injuries.
Meanwhile, Smith Rowe will not feature having played for the Under 23s against Villarreal on Wednesday night.
