Arsenal players have already arrived in Italy for the big game against Napoli tonight. All they need to do is to avoid a big-margin defeat to qualify for the knock out stages of the competition.
When these two teams faced earlier, Arsenal won the game in dominating fashion with goals from Ozil and Olivier Giroud.
Bacary Sagna is still injured and German forward Lukas Podolski is back to full fitness but still is a doubt for the game. Theo Walcott who is yet to start a game after his injury may feature in the starting lineup tonight. Speedster will replace Jack Wilshere who picked up an ankle knock during Everton game. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Diaby are the long-term absentees.
For Napoli, thier top playmaker Marek Hamsik remains sidelined along with rightback Camilo Zuniga.
Napoli: Rafael; Maggio, Fernandez, Albiol, Reveillere; Dzemaili, Pandev, Inler, Callejon, Insigne; Higuain
Arsenal: Szczesny; Jenkinson, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Gibbs; Walcott, Arteta, Ozil, Ramsey, Cazorla; Giroud
Facts courtesy: Yahoo Sport
Napoli: WLLLWD
Arsenal: LWWWWD
Napoli will attack the gunners from the word go. This will allow gaps in the field which Arsenal can take advantage of during counter attacks especially with Theo Walcott in the side.
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