Arsenal travel to Italy to face Napoli in a crucial game that will determine the future of the group of death. Napoli need to outscore the gunners with a margin of three goals to qualify for the knock out stages (considering Dortmund to win against Marseille). Even though the odds are against Benitez’s side, Arsenal need to be careful not to take the game so lightly as Everton proved in weekend that Arsenal can be dominated on their own soil.
Strongest possible Arsenal lineup
Defence
Probably the best defence in the league. What a season Per Mertesacker and Kocielny are having. Big German is a great leader in the pitch while his French counterpart is a beast when it comes to hard tackling gameplay. Steve Bould should be credited for turning one of most error-prone defence into a formidable one. But, Arsenal still have some concerns regarding their back four. With ever consistent Bacary Sagna ruled out with a hamstring issue, Carl Jenkinson is expected to start. Gibbs who had a poor game vs Everton should be rested and chance should be given to Spanish left back Nacho Monreal.