Two clubs chasing UEFA Champions League glory will do battle today in a match between Galatasaray and Arsenal. The group-stage clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi Stadium and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Soccer Plus.
What They're Saying
Galatasaray manager Hamza Hamzaoglu (via UEFA): "As we have done in previous games, we'll try to press Arsenal up front and not let them leave their half easily. Here, our opponents' game plan will be decisive too. Football is not only about attacking. From time to time, you may need to defend. Arsenal are a good team. If they react to our pressing, we'll try to be strong in defense and hit them with counterattacks. We could win or lose. We set our targets and try to see the bigger picture."
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: The Turkish are proud people. Galatasaray are the biggest club in Turkey. I have been here before. They will show the quality they have, just like they did when they eliminated Juventus last season. Therefore, I expect a tough contest. I really do expect Galatasaray to play well. Although they are last-placed in the group, we can never underestimate them. There is no rule saying you will win every game. We are professional and competitive people. Every game is different for us"
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: With rotation in mind, Arsenal's Joel Campbell will finally receive a chance to showcase his talents to the North London faithful. The 22-year-old is yet to open his account in 55 minutes across all competitions, but proved to be an essential part of Costa Rica's run during the 2014 World Cup.
Galatasaray's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Muslera; Tarık Çamdal, Semih Kaya, Hakan Balta, Alex Telles; Felipe Melo, Emre Çolak; Bruma, Burak, Sneijder; Umut Bulut
Arsenal's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Debuchy, Mertesacker, Chambers, Bellerín; Flamini, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey, Campbell, Podolski; Sanogo
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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