Arsenal vs Olympique Marseille UEFA Champions League Match Schedule, Match Preview

Date/Time: Nov 1, 2011, 3:45pm

Competition: UEFA Champions League

Live/Repeat: Live

Venue: Emirates Stadium (London)

Arsenal vs Olympique Marseille Match Preview

Arsenal will play host to Olympique de Marseille in UEFA Champions League Group F action on Tuesday.

Arsenal currently top Group F after an unbeaten start, while second placed Marseille are one point behind them.

Arsenal beat Marseille 1-0 in France two weeks ago, but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believe the French club will pose a big threat in London.

“I believe (Marseille) have a team (better suited to) playing away from home than at home,” Wenger told the official UEFA website. “They have a side that can defend well (and are) very physical and quick on the break. I believe counterattack suits them more than dominating possession in the game.”

In the reverse leg of this fixture, Arsenal were able to claim an important three points via a last-minute winner from Aaron Ramsey. It was a big win for Arsene Wenger and his side, as they were able to beat Marseille in one of the most hostile environments in Europe. Arsenal will hope to continue their brilliant run of form against Marseille.

It has been a different story for Marseille this season. Marseille has struggled in domestic play this season and have yet to be a threat on the attacking side of the ball this season. Marseille have been solid defensively, but that has not earned them any good results this season.

However, Marseille's three-man attack with Lucho Gonazlez, Mathieu Valbuena and Loic Remy could trouble Arsenal's defense, but the return of Thomas Vermaelen could prove to give Marseille troubles in the attack.

Arsenal, on the other hand, are running on all cylinders. With Robin Van Persie leading the attack, Marseille will have difficulty stopping them throughout the night. Aaron Ramsey has been outstanding recently and should prove to be the difference maker in the midfielder for Arsenal.