The Europa League is back this week for its usual crazy slate of Thursday games, and one of the premier matchups on the schedule takes place in North London. Last season’s runners-up must not only win but prove to its fans that the team is good enough to give them a title this season. After all, their manager’s job depends on it.
Arsenal vs. Standard Liege
- When: Thursday, October 3
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TUDN
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Monday night’s Premier League draw against Manchester United would have been a good result for Arsenal a few years ago since Old Trafford has always been a terror for the Gunners, but the fans were very disappointed with the result and especially the performance of the team and the coach. Unai Emery is under serious pressure and he’s another draw away against a big club from being a cautious, defensive manager, which Arsenal fans don’t accept. Emery is being criticized for his tactics and personnel choice, and his lack of trust on Mesut Ozil is starting to really frustrate people.
Emery has a chance to answer his critics on Thursday. His team selection and tactics were highly praised in its first Europa League game away to Frankfurt, and now the team will face a Standard Liege side who also won its opening match and will come to the Emirates Stadium looking to make things tough and pick up a point or two. If Emery selects an attacking lineup and his team plays very well on its way to a big win, then the pressure may begin to ease. If they disappoint again, then things could get ugly.
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