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Likewise, PSG will look to disrupt Arsenal’s possession dominance by pressing high, perhaps in a man-to-man fashion. The intensity of players like Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desiree Dou will look to force Arsenal into early turnovers and bet on their own big chances, or long balls, like Marquinhos and Willian Pacho to win aerial duels.
With aerial-head Michael Merino out and Kai Havertz back to full fitness, if Giocares is ready to take on the PSG defenders, making the ball stick could be more difficult for Arsenal.
Against Bayern, PSG often defended in man-to-man fashion. If this happens against Arsenal, the Gunners may look to run back to pull the central defenders deeper with their own attacking movements.
Alternatively, if Arsenal are able to dominate the ball like they did last season, PSG could defend deeper.
In those games, Gianluigi Donnarumma was in goal and his individual brilliance saved PSG on several occasions. With Matve Safonov in goal for PSG this season, deep defense suddenly became a risky option.
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