In Group B Champions League, Arsenal firmly on top of the standings with a perfect point from two games. But with only a two-point advantage over Schalke 04 at the bottom, potentially displaced if Arsenal lose this fight.
Season 2001/02 was the last time the two teams met in the Champions League group phase. When that Arsenal won 3-2 in London, but lost 1-3 in Gelsenkirchen. Coaches of both teams at the time, Arsene Wenger and Huub Stevens will again meet in the group stage this season.
Arsenal victory over Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Champions League group stage last season, Arsenal were sixth home win in a row against German teams. Total Arsenal record against German teams were won nine, drew once and lost once. So far only Borussia Monchengladbach, the only German team that can win at home to Arsenal.
The last time Schalke travel to the UK, in the second leg semi-final of the Champions League 2010/11 against Manchester United. When it slaughtered Schalke 1-4, while extending the record has yet to win on English soil. Schalke away record against English teams is drawn once and lost four times.
Arsenal of 16 unbeaten home matches in the Champions League final (including play-offs), since the 1-3 defeat of Manchester United in the semi-finals of the Champions League 2008/09. It was the only home defeat of Arsenal last 44 home games in the Champions League, with a score of 33 wins and 10 draws.
Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski, face Schalke 10 times while still defending FC Koln and Bayern Munich, with a record of 4 goals in accordance with the data obtained sundul.
Performance Kit Schalke this season in official competition was excellent, unbeaten and always scored 2 goals in his last five away matches in official competitions.
Head 2 Head:
October 30, 2001: Schalke 3-1 Arsenal (Champions League)
19 Sept 2001: Arsenal 3-2 Schalke (Champions League)
Arsenal's last 5 games:
October 20, 2012: Norwich 1-0 Arsenal (EPL)
October 6, 2012: West Ham 1-3 Arsenal (EPL)
October 4, 2012: Arsenal 3-1 Olympiacos (Champions League)
29 Sept 2012: Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea (EPL)
27 Sept 2012: Arsenal 6-1 Coventry (League Cup)
Schalke last 5 games:
October 20, 2012: Dortmund 1-2 Schalke (Bundesliga)
October 11, 2012: Rot Weiss 1-2 Schalke (friendship)
October 6, 2012: Schalke 3-0 Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
October 4, 2012: Montpellier 2-2 Schalke (Champions League)
29 Sept 2012: Schalke 2-2 Dusseldorf (Bundesliga)
Prediction Arsenal vs Schalke 04 the starting XI:
Arsenal: Mannone, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Santos, Arteta, Ramsey, Gervinho, Cazorla, Podolski, Giroud
Coach: Arsene Wenger
Schalke 04: Unnerstall, Uchida, Howedes, Matip, Fuchs, Hoger, Neustadter, Farfan, Holtby, Afellay, Huntelaar
Coach: Huub Stevens
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