Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal preview

September 15, 2014
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Borussia Dortmund vs Arsena;For the second year running, the two European powerhouses have been placed in the same Champions League group allowing football fans everywhere to enjoy two great matches.

And with both sides looking pretty good at the moment, the clash at Signal-Iduna Park should deliver premium excitement.

Over the last few years, Borussia Dortmund have successful returned to old glory days and they remain one of the strongest sides in the competition.

There have been some serious changes at Signal-Iduna Park during the close season, but while Robert Lewandowski was the only notable departure, the club signed a number of quality players, with the return of Shinji Kagawa arguably the best piece of business.

Following the German Super Cup triumph over Bayern Munich and DFB Pokal win against Stuttgarter Kickers, the Millionaires were beaten at home by Bayer Leverkusen, but they have since returned to the right track.

Back to back league wins over Augsburg and Freiburg, either side of the international break, helped the players restore the lost confidence, meaning they go into the Arsenal clash in confident mood.

And with Shinji Kagawa scoring on his return, the Millionaires are available at 2.10 (11/10) to defeat Arsenal on Tuesday evening.

Mats Hummels faces a fitness test after suffering a muscle strain, but Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Nuri Sahin, Oliver Kirch and Jakub Blaszczykowski are definitely out.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Weidenfeller – Piszczek, Subotic, Hummels, Durm – Jojic, Kehl – Aubameyang, Kagawa, Mkhitaryan – Immobile.

Just three days after sharing spoils with Manchester City in the Premier League, Arsenal start their Champions League campaign away to Borussia Dortmund.

The Gunners go into the match hoping to extend their unbeaten run this season, but they will have to show some improvement in defence if they want to achieve their goal.

Arsenal did well to outplay Manchester City at the weekend, but they paid the price for some cheap defensive mistakes and could have even lost the game in the end.

Danny Welbeck had a promising debut, hitting a post early on and he is now 3.55 (14/9) to score his first Arsenal goal in Dortmund.

Having won on their previous visit to Signal-Iduna Park, the Gunners are available at 3.70 (27/10) to repeat the success this time out.

Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil are both doubtful through ankle problems, while Mathieu Debuchy is both injured and suspended.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Szczesny – Chambers, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs – Wilshere, Arteta, Chamberlain – Sanchez, Welbeck, Cazorla.

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