Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last 16, with both sides turning their attentions to Europe for silverware after falling behind in their league title races.<\/p>\n
The clean sheet that David Raya kept against Nottingham Forest was the only real highlight in the disappointing 0-0 draw in Arsenal’s last match.<\/p>\n
Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori started in defence.<\/p>\n
Starting in midfield, Martin Odegaard played alongside Jorginho and Declan Rice.<\/p>\n
Once again, Arteta’s choice of attacking personnel has been the most interesting feature of the Arsenal line-up. Mikel Merino made another start up front, supported by Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard.<\/p>\n
Read More:\u00a0Top Games Football Fans Are Playing in 2025<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Slipping behind in the Premier League title race, Arsenal’s form has dropped recently, with a draw and a loss in their last two matches. Across their last 10 games, the Reds have five wins, two draws and three losses.<\/p>\n Despite the various injuries to their forward line, Arsenal still have 17 goals across those last ten games, conceding eight.<\/p>\n Arsenal and PSV have met 10 times in the Champions League and Europa League. The Gunners have the better record with four wins, four draws and two losses against Rood-witten.\u00a0<\/em>The last head-to-head ended in a 1-1 draw during a group stage match back in late 2023, following Arsenal’s 4-0 drubbing of PSV in the game before.<\/p>\n Tactically, Arteta will set up his side in the usual 4-3-3, but has hinted that tweaks may be necessary to respond to how PSV approach the match.<\/p>\nArsenal Recent Form and Tactics<\/h3>\n