Arsenal face Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night as they kick off their Champions League group with yet another difficult looking fixture.
With Arsenal being away and Dortmund being a very strong side, many would be happy to see the Gunners coming away with a point from this game. However, I think this is a very winnable game for an Arsenal side that is growing in confidence. Here’s three reasons I think they will defeat Dortmund.
1. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six trips to Germany
The Gunners have a very good away record in general, but in Germany it’s very good. They’ve not lost in their last six trips to Germany, and considering that’s included a couple of games against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, that record looks even more impressive. Arsenal will go into the game thinking they can take all three points, and that would mark a very good start to the group. When you have these kind of records it is no coincidence. Arsene Wenger knows how to tactically approach such difficult fixtures.
2. Alexis Sanchez is on fire
Alexis kicked off his goalscoring run by putting Arsenal into the Champions League group stages when he netted against Besiktas. Since then he has scored twice in the Premier League, including a spectacular goal against Manchester City on Saturday. He’s on great form and keeps popping up with decisive goals, Wenger will hope he can make the difference once again on Tuesday. His work rate makes him an important component in a team looking to tackle a well-drilled Dortmund side. Everyone needs to be giving 100 per cent to take all three points from this game, you can be sure Alexis will be.
3. The Gunners are packed with pace
Pace is always useful, but especially in away games. Arsenal are rarely pushed back into their half by opposition but Dortmund have the tools to do that. Whilst being in your own half is dangerous, it also presents an opportunity. If Arsenal can get the ball to their quick players like Alexis, Danny Welbeck and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, they can counter extremely effectively. Whilst Theo Walcott is yet to return, Arsenal still have plenty of pace in their armoury to hurt Dortmund.
Source: Metro UK
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