Arsenal will welcome PSV in the Champions League group stage as they return to the competition for the first time since 2017.
PSV have appointed a new manager Peter Bosz recently, an addition the English team needs to be wary of.
The London club have a strong record against PSV, with three victories in their eight previous encounters, making them the favorite to bag all three points.
Match Preview
The matchup between these two teams on Tuesday, September 19, will be their first game of the Champions League group stage fixtures.
Both Arsenal and PSV met last season when they featured in the same group in the Europa League, but the Gunners were victorious in the encounter.
But PSV will have an element of surprise in their new manager Peter Bosz, who replaced the former boss Ruud van Nistelrooy who resigned in June.
Arsenal vs PSV Team News
Mikel Arteta will face PSV without his new signing Jurrian Timber after he ruptured his cruciate ligament in August, ruling him out until 2024.
Speaking on the injury, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: “Huge blow. Especially for him after just joining the club. To have the injury he has is a huge blow.”
“We recruited him with clear intentions and what he was bringing to the team was evident, but he’s not going to be able to do it this season.”
“We have to adapt. These things happen, unfortunately, and we have to move on.”
Thomas Party has also sustained a groin injury that will keep him out for 6-weeks and will not feature in their Champions League game.
PSV on the other hand will be without four players, after right-back Jordan Teze picked up a knock in early September.
They will also miss defenders Mauro Junior, Armando Obispo and Fredrick Oppegard when the face Arsenal in the UCL.
Probable Lineup
Arsenal predicted starting XI: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
PSV predicted starting XI: Benitez; Dest, Ramalho, Schouten, van Aanholt; Til, Veerman; Bakayoko, Saibari Ben, Lang; de Jong
Arsenal vs PSV Prediction
Arsenal has had a strong start to the season and should do enough to overpower PSV after a long time away from the competition.
We at Futballnews are predicting the Gunners winning the encounter against PSV 3-0, despite both sides being in top form.
