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Arsenal are gearing up for their trip to Lens on October 3rd after producing an impressive performance against PSV Eindhoven in their Champions League opening match, winning by 4-0 and earning top spot in Group B as a result of it. Arsenal hope to maintain their unbeaten start against an inconsistent Lens side who have struggled at home this season. The opening round of the tournament ended in a 1-1 draw between the hosts and Sevilla, giving them their first point of their Champions League campaign.
Being promoted from Ligue 2 to narrowly missing out on winning the French league championship this past season represents a remarkable ride for Lens throughout the past 3 seasons, but being reinstated into Europe’s top competition following a 21-year absence remains a more than deserving consolation award. Following the draw versus Sevilla, the home team has won consecutive Ligue 1 matches, including a 1-0 road victory versus Strasbourg on Saturday. Despite returning to training, the hosts are going to be missing David Costa, while Massadio Haidara, Jimmy Cabo and Wuilker Farinez are also expected to be out due to injury.
Arsenal’s win against PSV on matchday one was their first Champions League triumph in six years and many supporters will want them to extend this winning streak against Lens. Arsenal remain undefeated in the Premier League this season and at home too – both impressive feats that could continue against Lens who have seen 12 goals scored against them in Ligue 1 this season. Due to injuries they received late in the Bournemouth game they won 4-0, Arteta is concerned about the condition of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. While Declan Rice and William Saliba overcome difficulties to participate on the weekend, Gabriel Martinelli and Thomas Partey are both expected to miss out due to injuries.
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Lens vs Arsenal Game Information
- Date: 10/03/2023
- Time: 03:00 PM ET
- Location: Stade Bollaert-Delelis (Lens).
- How to Watch Lens vs Arsenal: ESPN+
- Live Stream: fubo.tv
