The Terriers, meanwhile, have endured a couple of positive results in recent weeks. Given the fact that they have lost eight of their last nine top-flight matches against the Gunners, Neil Wagner will know full well that a solitary point too, would do a world of good to their fight for survival.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game.
Arsenal v Huddersfield: Kickoff information
Date: 8 December 2018
Time: 15:00 (local time), 20:30 (IST)
Venue: The Emirates Stadium
Arsenal v Huddersfield: Team news
Arsenal:
Having damaged his ACL, Rob Holding is ruled out for Arsenal. Granit Xhaka returns to the side after having served a one-match ban. Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey meanwhile, remain doubtful.
Nacho Monreal, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Danny Welbeck remain sidelined.
Huddersfield:
Philip Billing and Steve Mounie are suspended, whereas Abdelhamid Sabiri is out due to a broken collarbone. Chris Lowe is expected to return to the side.
Arsenal v Huddersfield: Probable line-ups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Leno; Bellerin, Mustafi, Sokratis, Kolasinac; Xhaka, Torreira; Iwobi, Ozil, Aubameyang; Lacazette
Huddersfield (4-4-2): Lossl; Zanka, Schindler, Kongolo; Hadergjonaj, Williams, Hogg, Mooy, Durm; Pritchard, Depoitre
Arsenal v Huddersfield: Form guide
Last 5 matches (in all competitions)
Arsenal: D-W-W-W-D
Huddersfield: L-W-L-D-L
Arsenal v Huddersfield: Head-to-head
Arsenal wins: 35
Huddersfield wins: 16
Draws: 25
Arsenal v Huddersfield: Key players
Arsenal:
Alexandre Lacazette has been scoring goals for fun whenever his side have required a contribution. He is expected to start this one, which only means he will work together with his partner-in-crime - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Huddersfield:
Aaron Mooy’s brilliance on the ball coupled with his technical and creative skill will prove to be a force to reckon with.
Arsenal v Huddersfield: Prediction
It should be a plain sail for the hosts, especially due to the portrayal of their bench strength. They will score early and nullify most of the threat from the Terriers.
Predicted score: Arsenal 4-0 Huddersfield
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