After a day's rest in London, Arsenal departed early for a flight to France.

Yes, the Arsenal team flew to France a day earlier this time, and it can be seen that they want to go to France to prepare, and they really attach great importance to this game.

Arsène Wenger was very at ease when he came to France, and the old Frenchman finally returned to France.

Of course, he didn't revisit his hometown today, and he doesn't have those thoughts now, all his thoughts and attention are on the Champions League in midweek.

After coming to France, the players of the Arsenal team barely rested, and were pulled out to train by Arsène Wenger, who is very serious and cautious.

During training, Arsène Wenger stressed many times that this game must be fully dedicated, must be fully dedicated, and the Arsenal team must win this game without any mistakes.

Now is the best time for Arsenal to win Marseille, because the situation of Marseille is not ideal.

Ligue 1 has been played for 10 rounds, but in these 10 rounds, Marseille's results are very, very bad, their results are one win, six draws and three losses, with only nine points. It's a terrible result, it's terrible.

Moreover, Marseille went to Toulouse away in the league last weekend, and in this game Marseille won a draw, which was also their third consecutive draw in the league, so the situation of Marseille is naturally not ideal.

In the face of such a Marseille team, Arsène Wenger naturally hopes that the team can beat the Marseille team and get the victory, so that the Arsenal team can ensure that the group qualification.

Yes, Marseille's results in the league are not good, if not very bad.

However, at this time, the media reporters and fans do not think that they are not strong. On the contrary, media reporters and some fans are still more optimistic about the Marseille team.

Marseille's poor results in the league are all due to one reason, and that is that Marseille have put all their attention into the Champions League, and in the first two rounds of the Champions League, Marseille have been very good, winning them all.

Marseille were clearly not at their best against Toulouse last weekend, they were holding back for the Champions League group stage game, and they were naturally hoping for a home win over Arsenal, so they drew with their opponents.

Marseille's focus this season is clearly on the Champions League, so their current results in the league don't mean they're bad.

Many media reporters are more optimistic about the Marseille team, the Marseille team has the strength to play against the Arsenal team, and the current situation of the Arsenal team is actually not good, so this is the opportunity for the Marseille team.

This game is actually a very interesting match, the duel between Arsenal and Marseille, this is the duel between Arsène Wenger and Deschamps, the collision between the two French coaches is obviously very exciting and intense, worthy of attention.

In addition, there are now five French players in the Arsenal team, including Sagna and Koscielny, and the Arsenal team is still the team with the strongest French flavor among all the Premier League teams. Now Arsenal have gone to France to challenge the French team, and this is simply a classic French match.

Before the game, the media reporters were also crazy about this game, and the whole of Europe was promoting this game, which was a game worth watching.

Speaking to the media before the game, Marseille manager Didier Deschamps said: "Arsenal are a very good team, although they had some problems before this season, Arsène Wenger has managed them well, so this game should be a difficult game. ”

Deschamps added: "However, this game is our home stadium and it is very beneficial for us. I know the Arsenal team very well, I have studied them very carefully, and I believe that the victory in this game must be ours, definitely! ”

Didier Deschamps added: "The most dangerous player in the Arsenal squad? Needless to say? Dongfang Chen, of course! Dongfang Chen is a very good player, his ability is very comprehensive, the most important thing is his scary perverted goal efficiency. That's our biggest concern, and we're going to keep an eye on him and not give him another chance. ”

Marseille player Mandanda also spoke to the media before the game, in which he said: "We are naturally very confident in this game, this is our home stadium, no matter who comes, we have to fight them, this game we have to win. ”

Mandanda added: "Of course Arsenal are very strong and it will be a very difficult game for us. Arsenal still have players like Dongfang Chen in the squad, which is even more difficult for us. However, for the sake of the right to qualify for the group and the first place in the group, we are not afraid of anyone in the Marseille team, we have to fight them to the death! ”

Before this game, the media reporters had already hyped up the atmosphere of this game, and now a lot of fans are paying attention to this game.

At the same time, a large number of media reporters appeared on the streets of Marseille and came here to watch and cover the match up close.

Although it wasn't a weekend or a weekday, a huge number of fans flocked directly to the Stade Velodrome, home of Marseille.

Many Marseille fans poured into the streets in the light blue jerseys of the team's home stadium and rushed towards the Velodrome Stadium. Marseille fans waved their flags and sang the team's anthem loudly to show their momentum.

Of course, Marseille fans know how good Arsenal is and how difficult this game will be, so at this time, they will spare no effort to cheer for the Marseille team, and in terms of momentum, the Marseille team will definitely not lose to the Arsenal team.

At this time, the Stade Velodrome, the home of the Marseille team, was already crowded, and the atmosphere here was extremely hot.

Of course, there were also a lot of Arsenal fans who came today, they flew all the way from England to France, they came to support Arsenal, they were like they wanted to see Arsenal beat Marseille and top the group.

"Hello fans, spectators, everyone! This is Sky Sports, and I'm Andy Gray, whom you know. "Sky Sports broadcast the game live.

"Fans and friends, good blows, our Martin Taylor! Today, Andy Gray and I will explain this classic match. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said immediately.

'The match we bring you today is a match in the third round of Group F of this season's Champions League group stage, against Marseille from France and Arsenal from England. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

"In the history of the three major European cups, Arsenal and Marseille have not played each other. However, in the previous meeting between Arsène Wenger and Arsenal in Ligue 1, he won two wins, two draws and two losses, and he did not occupy any advantage. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said immediately.

"Marseille have had a good run against Premier League teams, drawing with Manchester United and beating Chelsea in the Champions League last season. It seems that they will be very confident when they play against England again. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

At this time, the players from both sides have already appeared in the stadium and started the pre-match warm-up. At this time, the fans on both sides could not stop and had already begun to cheer and cheer loudly.

"This game is very important for both sides, because in the previous two rounds, both teams won both teams, and the result of this game will affect who wins the group, so both teams will definitely try to win this game." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said.

"Okay, at this point, the players from both sides have gone back to the dressing room to make final preparations, and now let's give you a brief overview of the starting line-ups for both sides today." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said immediately.

"Okay, at this time, let me first introduce you to the starting list of the home team Marseille today." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor immediately introduced, "Today Deschamps is a four-three-three formation, and the goalkeeper's position is Mandanda. ”

'In the back four, Cesar Azpilicueta, Nkouru, Diawara and Morel are on the back four. It is said that Arsenal manager Arsène Q has taken a fancy to Marseille's Cesar Azpilicueta and wants to bring in this guy to fill the void in the Arsenal full-back position. Sky Sports guest commentator Martin Taylor said.

Yes, there was news before the season that Arsenal had their eye on Cesar Azpilicueta, but Marseille rejected Arsenal's request. Azpilicueta remains with Marseille for now.

"In the midfield three are Lucho González, As-Diarra and Capore." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor immediately said, "In the front three, it's Andre Ayew, Rojko Remy and Valbuena!" ”

"That's the starting list for Marseille today, so let me give you a brief overview of the away Arsenal starting line-up today. Arsène Wenger fielded a four-four-two, with Handanovic in goal. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

'In the back four, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Koscielny and Santos. Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray immediately said, "In the midfield four are Gervinho, Alexander Song, Arteta and Theo Walcott. ”

"In the forward position, it's Dongfang Chen and Van Persie." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said: "Okay, that's the starting line-up for the visiting Arsenal team today, the players from both sides are out and the game is about to start. ”