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Rob waiting for Gunners, Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil doubt
Last updated: 07/12/18 09:39
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been fit for Arsenal recently
Arsenal will look to extend his unbeaten run to 21 games when he hosts Huddersfield in the Premier League on Saturday.
After defeating Tottenham, his rival from North London, last weekend, the Gunners have maintained the series of victories 2-2 against Manchester United midweek.
"At the moment, we have a good feeling after a good result, but we have to conclude with a win on Saturday," said Unai coach Emery.
"Defensively, we concede a lot of goals in every game, but the balance is positive for the moment because our attacking players create a lot of chances and we score a lot.
"It's fine, but we have to find a good balance in offensive and defensive moments."
2:10 Watch a preview of Premier League matches this weekend
Arsenal will be without defenseman Rob Holding because of a knee injury that may result in a long absence.
Huddersfield is just one point above the relegation zone and is looking to avoid a third loss in a row.
0:34 David Wagner, Huddersfield's coach, says he'll remain patient with his forwards, but admits they have to score more goals
"We have to fight with everything we need to keep the ball out of goal," said head coach David Wagner.
"It's the first thing to do if you want to get something from a game against a team like Arsenal."
News from the team
The participation is suspended for Arsenal and Aaron Ramsey (ankle) and Mesut Ozil (back) doubt.
Granite Xhaka is available after a suspension while defender Laurent Koscielny (Achilles) is about to return, which should result in a draw of the Europa League with Qarabag.
0:45 Sead Kolasinac reveals that his Arsenal teammates and manager Unai Emery helped him after his mistake led to the equalization of Manchester United at Old Trafford
Nacho Monreal (hamstring), Konstantinos Mavropanos (groin) and Danny Welbeck (ankle) remain behind.
Philip Billing and Steve Mounie are suspended for Huddersfield and Abdelhamid Sabiri is absent due to a broken collarbone.
Rear Chris Lowe could come back after recovering from an injury to the shoulder.
Opta Stats
- Arsenal won both Premier League matches with Huddersfield Town last season (5-0 at home, 1-0 away) and is undefeated in 10 games against him in all competitions (W8 D2).
- Huddersfield have lost eight of their last nine games against Arsenal (W1), without scoring with every loss.
- Arsenal are now 20 undefeated games in all competitions (W15 D5 L0); their longest race without defeat since November 2007 (28 unbeaten).
- Huddersfield had just two points in seven Premier League matches against the "Big Six" (W0 D2 L5), scoring only twice in those seven games.
- Since his 3-0 away win at Crystal Palace in his very first Premier League match, Huddersfield has not won any of his four subsequent league appearances in London (W0 D1 L3), scoring no only once and conceding 10 goals.
- Arsenal has lost only two of its last 19 home games in the Premier League (W13, D4, L2), both of which are losing to Manchester City.
- Arsenal have won 16 of their last 17 Premier League games at 3 pm on a Saturday, including all of the last nine. The only exception to this race was a 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough in October 2016.
- Arsenal have not played any of their 15 Premier League games at half-time this season (11 draws, 11 losses), but they scored the most goals in the second half of the competition (25).
The prediction of Paul Merson
Mesut Ozil will he come back for Arsenal this weekend? I do not see Unai Emery bringing him back now because Arsenal will try to play in the same spirit he did against Tottenham and Manchester United.
Huddersfield was unlucky against Bournemouth and I also thought that they were not against Brighton with the sending of Steve Mounie. However, I see nothing but an Arsenal victory. They will have too much for David Wagner's team in the UAE.
PAUL PREDICTS: 3-0 (7/1 with Sky Bet)
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