08
Oct
Lens hosts Lyon in a Matchday 6 fixture of the French Ligue 1. The game is scheduled for Friday, October 9, at 21:45.
The London derby draws attention on Sunday in English football, as Arsenal host Chelsea at 14:30 UK Time for a match in the 3rd round of the Premier League.
Match Preview
Arsenal have been very solid in defense this new season - 3 matches and 3 clean sheets, crowned with three wins. Arteta's team achieved success with 3-0 against Coventry and 1-0 as a guest of Aston Villa. At the same time, the "gunners" have shown that they can be very dangerous in attacking positions, especially when playing in front of their own fans. In their last ten matches, they have scored 19 goals, with five of those matches ending with at least three goals.
Chelsea have attracted attention with their extremely effective play under the leadership of Xabi Alonso. The team started the season with two victories in the Premier League - 3-2 against Fulham and an even more productive match 4-3 against Brighton. In those two games alone, Xabi Alonso's side have scored seven goals but conceded five, which will be a problem against a team like Arsenal. It will be interesting to see how the Blues' defence holds up against the champions.
Prediction for Arsenal - Chelsea
Arsenal are the more balanced side and have the quality to punish the visitors' defensive lapses. Mikel Arteta's side won three of their four head-to-head matches last season, drawing one of them. Arsenal are again favourites to win on Sunday, but my prediction is for a high-scoring game with at least three goals at the Emirates Stadium.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
