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Arsenal vs Standard Liege odds: Gabriel Martinelli backed to score first at 11/2

Arsenal will be looking to maintain their winning start in Group G as the north London club host Standard Liege.

They got off to the perfect start with a thrilling 3-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt two weeks ago and another win will help them out as they prepare for the festive period after next week's international break.

Recommended bets

  • Arsenal to win 4-1 - 16/1
  • Gabriel Martinelli to score first - 11/2

The Pools spoke to football.london's Lee Wilmot:

Score prediction?

Liege may be second in the Belgian league so far this season, scoring 21 goals in nine games, but they shouldn't be anything for Arsenal to worry about. 4-1 home win at 16/1 .

First goalscorer

Gabriel Martinelli is likely to lead the line for the Gunners, so he is my pick at 11/2.

Who's on the naughty step?

Granit Xhaka is unlikely to play, so Torreira. The match is evens for over 4.5 bookings.

Who's on pens?

Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang will more than likely be rested or be on the bench at the very least so I'll go for Nicolas Pepe. He's 5/4 to score anytime .

Will they keep a clean sheet?

Come on, it's Arsenal, they don't keep clean sheets (Pools: Unless you're Frankfurt...). Liege are bound to score one (4/6 for no Arsenal clean sheet)

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