Villareal vs Arsenal Preview video

Posted on April 7, 2009
Filed Under Arsenal, UEFA Champions League, Villarreal

The two Europeans giants locked horns in Europe’s most prestigious competition back in 2006 at the semi-final stage, with Arsenal progressing 1-0 on aggregate Jens Lehmann was the hero that night as he saved the last minute penalty taken by Juan Román Riquelme. That was the last time both these teams had moved to the semi-final’s. Arsenal are touted as the favorites on paper.

Arsenal will be welcoming long awaited starlets Cesc Fabregas, Emmanuel Adebayor and Wallcott. All of them had a crucial role to play in a match won 2-0 comfortably by Arsenal.

Robin van Persie (Groin injury) will be joining Edurado, Diaby and Rosicky in the injured list for Arsenal. Whereas, Villareal will be without winger Santi Cazorla who was strechered off in 3-0 defeat against Almeria. However, they will have Senna and Cani after knoking off injuries, Ibagaza will also strart after serving suspension. The attacking options will be Rossi and Nihat who will create lot of problem’s for Arsenal’s defense.

Villareal have not been consistent this season and face Arsenal when they have lost two of their last three games, but their form at El Madrigal has been good atleast in the Champions League. They can also take heart from the fact that they are yet to lose a singlle game at home in European competition. Arsenal will be hoping to break that record. Villareal will also be eyeing revenge with to ex-gunner’s Robert pires and Cygan.

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