Broadcast info
Who's playing? Arsenal will host Middlesbrough at the Emirates for the first time in seven years. The Gunners enter this match in scintillating form, wining their most recent seven games in all competitions, including a 6-0 win against Ludogorets this past Wednesday. On the other hand, Middlesbrough hasn't been able to win a single match for almost two months, while currently avoiding relegation spots on goal average.
What time? Saturday, October 22, at 07:00 PDT/ 10:00 EDT/ 14:00 GMT/ 15:00 BST/ 16:00 CEST.
What stadium? Emirates Stadium will host this matchup between one of the league leaders and the recently promoted side. This will be the third home game in a week for Arsenal, after hosting Swansea (3-2) and Ludogorets in UEFA Champions League action.
On which channels?
- In the U.K.: BBC Radio 5 Live
- In the U.S.: NBC Sports Live, SiriusXM FC, NBCSN, NBC UNIVERSO, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
- In Canada: Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet East
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Match facts
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This will be the 114th match between Arsenal and Middlesbrough, and their first EPL meeting since the 2008-2009 season, which saw Boro relegated.
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Arsenal carries a four game streak without a loss against Middlesbrough.
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Middlesbrough's most recent win against the Gunners came in he 2007-2008 season, beating the London-based team 2-1.
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Olivier Giroud's brace during their FA Cup meeting in the 2014-15 season was enough for Arsenal to beat Middlesbrough in their last match up to this date.
Team news
Arsenal seems to be on top form this season, having lost only one of their matches in all competitions until today. For this match, coach Arsene Wenger will have to make do without Granit Xhaka, who was sent off last week.Furthermore, Per Mertesacker, Danny Welbeck and Chuba Akpom are still recovering from their injuries.
Regardless of their absences, fans have to be excited about watching the most effective trio in the EPL these days.
Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil have scored 20 goals in all competitions so far this season. No other PL trio has scored more. pic.twitter.com/Esq6B8DStq
— AFC Stat (@AFCStat) October 21, 2016
On the other side of the pitch, Boro will try to snap out of a winless streak that's been complicating things for Aitor Karanka's crew. It's been two months since their last win in all competitions, and the recently promoted team will have to step it up to keep their spot in the English top flight.
Fabio and James Husband are fitness doubts for Karanka, while Grant Leadbitter hasn't featured in any games this season. Calum Chambers won't be available as well, since he isn't allowed to play against his parent club.
Coach Aitor Karanka seems to believe their current slump could end against the Gunners.
Very pleased with the players' attitude & the great atmosphere in our training sessions. We're ready to give our all against Arsenal. #UTB pic.twitter.com/u2snjAzXqc
— Aitor Karanka (@Karanka) October 21, 2016
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