Arsenal enter this match with PSV knowing that the opportunity to take full control of the group and potentially skip an entire round of the competition is in their hands. Win the game, and the top spot would be won with a win either away in Eindhoven or, more likely, at home to FC Zurich.
FC Zurich and Bodo/Glimt provided stern tests for this Arsenal side, but PSV are an entirely different animal. The Eredivisie title challengers have a far greater and more potent threat to their side than what the Gunners have faced so far.
Cody Gakpo remains one of the most sought-after players in Europe with 24 goal contributions in 18 appearances already this season; a reminder it is still madly only October. The exciting 19-year-old Xavi Simons supports him on the other flank, who has ten goals and four assists in 16 appearances.
