Arsenal’s Predicted Starting XI To Face Olympiakos

Joel Campbell and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

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Need an extra reason to look forward to these midweek games? Consider that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain always gets his starts in these games. That is excitement enough. The Ox is clearly improving and he is nipping at Ramsey’s heels to be a part of the regular starting XI.

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He is not there yet, as he still has to prove that he can work his magic for prolonged periods of time. The Ox brings width to the pitch, something Arsenal desperately need, especially when Olivier Giroud is going to be playing. Giroud can clump up the center backs. That gives wingers room to maneuver.

Joel Campbell will have another chance to impress. He was not awful against Tottenham. He did miss some chances though. With the nerves gone, I would not be surprised to see him capitalize. Plus, he is playing a Greek side that was where he spent his most successful loan spell.

Something about playing one’s former side makes it all the more tasty. Look for Campbell to make an influence or at least try incredibly hard to.

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