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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