This will be the last game for Thierry Henry in wearing Arsenal shirt before heading back to USA. Henry had scored a late winner goal for Arsenal in last week match against Sunderland, but it may not be easy for him if he is begin fielded.
Aresenal will be going to Italy without defender Per Mertesacker. Abou Diaby is also out with a muscle problem, Carl Jenkinson remains doubtful with a fracture in his back.
AC Milan came in second in the group stage. Alessandro Nesta has resumed full training for AC Milan but still unsure of whether he will be in the first eleven in tonight’s match. Mark van Bommel and Ibrahimovic who are unavailable in last weekend match against Udinese should be in the starting line up tonight.
Arsenal may try to win the game via counter attack. However they got only one person to rely on, that is Robin Van Persie, who had scored 7 goals in his last six games.
Both teams met in the 2007/08 season, with Arsenal winning the game by scoring 2 goals at the last 10 minutes. However, it will not be easy for Arsenal to repeat the history again this time as AC coach had alread told the media that they will not repeat the same mistake as last few seasons where they lost to a English club side at this stage of the season.
Home team will always have an advantage in most of the soccer matches, so I predict AC Milan will win by a one goal margin.