Arsenal vs FC Zurich: 3 things to look out for as top spot beckons

ST GALLEN, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Blerim Dzemaili of FC Zurich is challenged by Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between FC Zürich and Arsenal FC at Kybunpark on September 08, 2022 in St Gallen, Switzerland. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images) /

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Bukayo Saka should make Thursday’s squad. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

2. Arteta’s team selection

This is said every week. But this one holds a little more weight. A chance to win the group and avoid some of the big teams in the competition is up for grabs.

But also, Arsenal face Chelsea at the weekend, and Mikel Arteta will not want to have a tired squad for the trip to Stamford Bridge.

🚨| Bukayo Saka, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mohamed Elneny have all returned to full training. 💪 pic.twitter.com/gLTGF6I1yW
— AFCnewsroom (@TheAFCnewsroom) November 2, 2022

Arsenal should win regardless, shouldn’t they?

This promises to be his most tricky team selection yet. Go for the win and potentially burn out for the Chelsea game or play it safe and possibly lose the group to PSV.

Hmm, decisions.

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