Arsenal Eyes Fourth Consecutive Champions League Win Amid Injury Challenges

Arsenal are in outstanding form, boasting nine consecutive victories and seven successive clean sheets across all competitions, including a flawless Champions League group stage with three wins and no goals conceded. Their defense, complemented by efficient attacking play, has been a key factor, with notable players such as Declan Rice and Viktor Gyokeres contributing significantly, although both Rice and Gyokeres face fitness concerns ahead of the upcoming match against Slavia Prague. Mikel Arteta is expected to rotate the squad for the Champions League fixture, with Christian Nørgaard likely to make his first start in the competition, and some defensive rotations involving players like Piero Hincapié and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Arsenal's injury list remains significant, with key players such as Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli sidelined, impacting squad depth. Despite Slavia Prague's strong home form and resilience, Arsenal's previous success against Czech teams and current dominance position them as favorites to extend their perfect record and secure progression to the knockout stages. The match will be a test of Arsenal's squad depth and ability to maintain momentum, with Arteta cautious about complacency given Slavia's recent performances and defensive solidity.