PSV vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League match stream

PSV vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Gunners are looking to secure a positive first leg result in Eindhoven

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PSV vs Arsenal LIVE

Arsenal are in the Netherlands tonight for Champions League round of 16 action, facing a very familiar opponent in PSV Eindhoven. Having secured a top eight finish in the revamped league phase, the Gunners were seeded for the draw which means they are away from home for the first-leg.

That ought to be an advantage for Mikel Arteta’s side as they aim to reach the quarter-final for the second year in a row, although recent trips to Eindhoven suggest a difficult night is in store for an Arsenal team that has failed to score in their last two games and are missing four senior forwards.

However, PSV aren’t in great form themselves heading into the first-leg but they’ll be buoyed by their knockout round playoff win over Juventus as they seek to cause an upset and advance to the next stage to face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. Still, it’s all about tonight’s crucial first leg, so follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at the Philips Stadion.

PSV vs Arsenal latest news

Kick-off: 8pm GMT | Philips Stadion

How to watch: Amazon Prime

PSV team news: New signing ineligible

Arsenal team news: Merino could start

Standard Sport Prediction: Score draw

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Arsenal have arrived

The visitors are in the house!

Perisic on Arsenal’s trophy drought

Ivan Perisic says Arsenal’s recent trophy drought can be attributed to lacking “that little bit” as he plots to deny Mikel Arteta’s side their only realistic hope of winning silverware this season.

Perisic, formerly of Tottenham, has helped PSV Eindhoven reach the Champions League round of 16 stage this season and they have been paired with Arsenal after seeing off Juventus.

The Champions League takes on added importance for the Gunners after they crashed out of both domestic competitions in the space of a month and now trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by 13 points.

Although Arsenal have a game in hand over the Reds, Arne Slot’s side remain heavy favourites to be crowned champions of England come May.

As a result, European football’s biggest prize in club football – a competition the north London outfit have never won – has become their most feasible chance of ending their five-year wait for a major trophy.

Why PSV fans have been told to attend Arsenal game in fancy dress

PSV Eindhoven have told supporters they are welcome to attend Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Arsenal in fancy dress.

Eindhoven is currently hosting the festival of Carnival, which has been running since February 28 and concludes on Tuesday night.

The city is, as a result, packed with festival-goers enjoying the entertainment and sticking to the tradition of dressing up

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Mikel Arteta challenges Arsenal stars

Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal players to make a “strong step” when they take on PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Arsenal are coming into the match on Tuesday off the back of failing to score in either of their past two games as their injury crisis in attack takes its toll.

The Gunners have slipped to 13 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, although they do have a game in hand.

Arteta believes the Champions League brings a “different energy” and has urged his team to turn their fortunes around in Eindhoven.

Predicted Arsenal XI

Mikel Arteta’s real selection headaches come in defence, where Arsenal have been boosted by the return of Ben White after he underwent knee surgery in November.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is also available, too, after being suspended for last week’s goalless draw sat Forest.

Thomas Partey will hope to come into the midfield after being on the bench for the game at Forest last week, with Jorginho getting the nod ahead of him.

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard