It is a date that supporters of Paris Saint-Germain have certainly checked after knowing the calendar: this trip to London to challenge Arsenal will be the first serious test in the season of the French champions. It’s a standard match, a step to take to gauge current strengths and areas for improvement. Nobody has forgotten the slap in the face at Newcastle a year ago (1-4). Luis Enrique and his men will have to give a response against an English team of a completely different caliber.
Because Arsenal should be placed in the top ranks of this new formula, even if the London club was in pot 2 at the time of the draw. Vice-champion of England behind the scarecrow Manchester City for two years, the team of former Parisian Mikel Arteta is one of the most formidable teams on the continent in its lair. For Paris, the challenge is immense. A success would be a real signal for the future.
The expected compositions
Arsenal : Raya – Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori – Havertz, Partey, Rice – Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
PSG: Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves, Vitinha – Kolo Muani, Lee, Barcola.
Where to watch the match?
This Champions League match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will be broadcast this Tuesday on Canal + Foot, from 9 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, MyCanal.
