Ahead of this week’s Champions League fixtures, we spoke with Ray Parlour to get hi take on Arsenal’s chances to progress and the other big games.
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Bayern Munich vs Arsenal
“Arsenal must dust themselves down, regroup, and check on the fitness of the squad. I expect Arteta to make changes against Bayern. I think Tomiyasu may well come in at full-back and Martinelli may also start.”
“Jorghino as well could come into the starting lineup as his experience can be key. I hope White and Odegaard are fit as they have been great this season and key to how Arsenal play.”
“Harry Kane is always a danger, but Saliba and Gabriel can use last week as a steer on how to defend against him. With Bayern at home, I expect them to have more of the ball and this may suit Arsenal to play on the counterattack. With Martinelli’s pace and Saka too, Arsenal can compete well in the game.”
“With Leverkusen now Champions of Bundesliga, Bayern will have the pressure on them to win. I hope this can play into Arsenal’s hands. They must not let the Villa game affect them as the team have played so well this year so far.”
“It’s going to be another tough test for Arsenal, but one they can thrive on and show why they are now up with Europe’s elite. I wouldn’t be surprised if the game is close and Arsenal must defend well and with a strong away support, they can nick.”
Ray’s prediction: Arsenal win 1-0 @ 8.50
Manchester City vs Real Madrid
“Man City and Real Madrid served up a feast of goals in the first leg and the second leg could well be the same. Man City are getting into good form now and I believe they will have too much for Real Madrid and win comfortably.”
“They beat them in the knockout stages last year and having home advantage can be massive to ensure another semi-final appearance. Haaland and Foden can be key in this one, with Rodri also influential.”
Ray’s prediction: Manchester City to win 3-1 @ 12/1
Barcelona vs PSG
“Barcelona take a 3-2 lead into the second leg and with home advantage, can find a way to get through to the semi-final. Stopping Mbappe will be key for them and with the French team not firing on all cylinders, Barcelona can head to the semi-finals.”
“Lewandowski still has the knack of scoring goals and can grab an all-important goal to take Barcelona through.”
Ray’s prediction: Draw 2-2 @ 10.0
Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid
“This is a tough one to call. Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 win at home to Dortmund was massive for them, but Dortmund are excellent at home and with their huge fanatical support, can find a way to win the game by one goal to take it to extra time. I think Dortmund will go through on penalties.”
Ray’s prediction: Dortmund to win in 90 minutes 2-1 @ 8.60
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