Arsenal draw Udinese in UEFA Champions League qualifier match
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 have gone on to be paired with Italian side, Udinese for the team’s upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifying game.
The Gunners, looked to be on their way to an automatic Champions League qualification spot last season, however, following a terrible end to their season, they dropped down to the 4th spot in the league and hence, now need to participate in the
qualification to ensure their way to the group stages of the tournament.
Prior to the draw, the main concern that most Arsenal fans had, was that they didn’t want the Gunners to be drawn with a side, that boasted players that were a little physical. This is because, as we all know, one of the weakest aspects about Arsenal’s game,
is their ability to mix things up by using their physical side.
Nonetheless, with the team now paired with Udinese, it seems like the Gunners won’t be given that big of a contest, in order for them to progress to the next round of the tournament.
This summer, Udinese have gone on to lose two of their top performers, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604. As a result, the team is currently a little depleted when compared to last season.
On the other hand, Arsenal have gone on to sign http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gervinho-c14755, who might be able to provide the cutting edge up front with his pace and skill, to unlock the Italian side’s defence.
Nonetheless, due to their inability to finish in the top three, Arsenal are going to have to play Udinese midweek, before travelling to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United. At the same time, both these games are must wins for the Gunners and their
inability to finish of their opponents could cost them in Europe and in the Premier League.
Nonetheless, the Gunners are more than likely to be able to pull through and march past Udinese. However, what they do against United, is anyone’s guess at this point.
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