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Unai Emery and his Arsenal side travel to the Cardiff City stadium on 2 September to take on Neil Warnock's team. After a horrendous start to the season, Emery won his first Premier League game as Arsenal overcame the West Ham hurdle via a 3-1 victory.
The Bluebirds who recorded their second 0-0 stalemate against Huddersfield Town last weekend, last beat Arsenal in February 1961.
Kick-Off
2 September 2018
13:30 (local time), 18:00 (IST)
Venue: Cardiff City stadium
Team news
Cardiff
Warnock has a long list of injury issues to address. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing has damaged his knee ligaments and is ruled out for three months, and Icelandic international Aron Gunnarsson is suffering from a knee problem. The midfielder is also set to miss out on international duty.
This game has come too soon for Junior Hoilett, as he faces a race against time to recover from a groin injury.
Arsenal
The visitors will be handed a big boost as Mesut Ozil is set to start. Elsewhere, Laurent Koscielny, Kolasinac, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and Carl Jenkinson are all sidelined.
Probable line-ups
Cardiff City (4-5-1): Etheridge, Manga, Morrison, Bamba, Bennett, Hoilett, Camarasa, Ralls, Arter, Murphy, Zohore.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Cech, Bellerin, Mustafi, Sokratis, Monreal, Xhaka, Guendouzi, Mkhitaryan, Ozil, Iwobi, Aubameyang.
Form guide
Last 5 matches (in all competitions)
Cardiff: D-D-L-D-W
Arsenal: W-L-L-W-W
Head to head
Cardiff wins: 10
Arsenal wins: 20
Draws: 14
Key players
Cardiff: The influential Harry Arter will be extremely vital for Cardiff's season. He is tidy in midfield, good in the air, and a neat passer. If he settles in the center of the park, the 28-year-old could dominate the game. He is also expected to thrive on Arsenal's inconsistency in midfield.
Arsenal: Henrikh Mkhitaryan is arguably the most decorated player in the Arsenal side and a force to be reckoned with. In terms of direct play and contribution, the Armenian has stepped up for his new boss in splendid style. From the positional point of view to the tactical aspect, Mkhitaryan has stepped up to the occasion so far.
Prediction
Cardiff have never looked like scoring in the league so far, but have only conceded two in three games. On the contrary, Arsenal are still getting into their new shape and system. Thus, one can expect this match to start off slowly. However, The Gunners should find their way out and score a goal or two.
Scoreline: Cardiff 0-2 Arsenal
