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Mikel Arteta speaks to TNT Sports. “Myles Lewis-Skelly has done really well for us and deserves a chance … we are really buzzing to see one of our own in a big match like this playing for us … it is a really tough match … Monaco have been in great form … some great results … now is the moment to capitalise at home … we have two games at home … let’s do it tonight … they are very strong attacking and defending … they prepare every throw, every free kick … there are a lot of clues if you want an advantage … the amount of entries we make into the box is more than every other team … a little more killing instinct … the last pass, the last action is not there … it is my job to help them … we have to have more symmetry … find the right balance … be a threat from everywhere.”
Arsenal make four changes to their starting XI following the 1-1 draw at Fulham. Mikel Merino, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Myles Lewis-Skelly are recalled, the latter making his first Champions League start, while Jurriën Timber, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho and Kai Havertz drop to the bench. Kieran Tierney is also named as a sub, and could make his first appearance for the Gunners for over 16 months.
The teams
Arsenal: Raya, Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Merino, Ødegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Jesus.
Subs: Neto, Setford, Timber, Tierney, Robinson, Heaven, Monlouis, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling, Havertz.
Monaco: Majecki, Vanderson, Kehrer, Seghir, Golovin, Akliouche, Caio Henrique, Camara, Salisu, Embolo, Magassa.
Subs: Kohn, Lienard, Teze, Matazo, Minamino, Ouattara, Ilenikhena, Michal, Nibombe, Tincres.
Referee: Davide Massa (Italy)
VAR: Daniele Chiffi (Italy)
Preamble
Arsenal are looking for the win that would catapult them into the top eight of the Champions League mega-table. So are Monaco, who have already taken one big scalp in this campaign in the form of Barcelona. This could be a cracker, then. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!
