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Updated August 7, 2024

Arsenal VS Bayer Leverkusen - Prediction

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Under Xabi Alonso, German club Bayer Leverkusen made history last season. They Won their first-ever league title without losing a single game. The league tit...

Arsenal VS Bayer Leverkusen - Prediction

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Under Xabi Alonso, German club Bayer Leverkusen made history last season. They Won their first-ever league title without losing a single game. The league title is their first trophy since they won the German Cup in 1993. It was expected that manager Xabi Alonso would leave the club as Liverpool and other clubs were interested in signing him. But the magic man did not leave and renewed his contract with the German Champions for one more season. Meanwhile, Arsenal have been one of the favorites for the Premier League for the last few seasons. They were Very close to winning the league title but bottled in the end! The Arteta boys are now Very desperate to win the trophy and today's match against Bayer Leverkusen will be important for the Gunners as they have no more pre-season games before the season starts. Anyway, this game is also special for Granit Xhaka, who left Arsenal and joined Xabi Alonso's team. It will be his first reunion with the Gunners. The former Arsenal midfielder said, "It is special to Go back to where I played for seven years. I had a brilliant time at Arsenal and I'm still in daily contact with Lot of players and the staff . From the team that's Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus Above all . Over Recent few weeks I've not really been able to talk to them about the game but I have in the past few days. I'm really looking forward to seeing them all again."

Team News

Arsenal's fans are eagerly waiting for Riccardo Calafiori, whom Arsenal signed from Bologna FC for a £42m transfer fee. The Italian defender missed the match against Liverpool, but he is in contention for tonight's game. However, Arsenal boss Mike Arteta wants to give him enough time. Arsenal Have a massive boost ahead of the match as A lot of players have returned from the vacation. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba, and David Raya have returned to the squad and are available for selection. But the Gunners are still without Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to their injuries. As for Leverkusen, the German Champions will miss The service of Jeremie Frimpong and Alejandro Grimaldo as they Both are still on vacation. But Matija Marsenic has returned from injury and was on the bench for Leverkusen's last game. He should be available for today's game. Possible Lineup for Arsenal: Hein; White, Timber, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Partey, Havertz; Nelson, Jesus, Martinelli Possible Lineup for Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky; Kossounou, Tah, Hincapie; Tella, Garcia, Xhaka, Belocian; Wirtz, Terrier; Boniface

Prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen Have been in fantastic form and will be desperate to start the new season in style. This is why today's game against Arsenal is very significant for them. But Arsenal will have the home advantage and try to play aggressive football. We expect a draw between the two sides after an intense fight at Emirates Stadium.

Betfair Odds

Arsenal: 2.00 Draw: 3.85 Leverkusen: 3.12 Visit BFB247 To get real-time Betfair Odds and an exclusive 2.5% commission on winning bets!

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