Coming off of the back of a tough game and a rather subdued performance in Naples on Wednesday, Arsenal now faces arguably their toughest test of the season. Manchester City’s home form has been nothing short of marvellous as I’m sure you’re all aware, as it’s been highly documented so far this season. The Etihad has been a fortress and has been the location of notorious battering’s for every team that has set foot on that pitch. No team has gone to the Etihad this season and lost by less than 2 goals, except Bayern Munich who are the only team who has gone to the Etihad and come away with any points at all. In the 11 games played at the Etihad so far this season, Manchester City have scored a staggering 44 goals, that is an average of 4 goals per game *gulps*.

Arsenal head into the game against Napoli needing only a point to top the so called "Group of Death".  Many thought Arsenal would struggle to qualify from this group but not only do Arsenal top the group they would need to lose by 3 goals to drop into the Sp*rs Cup.  It also says something about this group with 2 teams on 9 points and 1 on 12 points, just look at Dortmund, unbeaten and occupying first place in last year's "Group of Death" containing the likes of Real Madrid and Man City but found it difficult this year because of the resolve and competitiveness of this current Arsenal team that have made silencing their critics a hobby.