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Basel manager: West Ham ‘dominated’ Arsenal and we plan to beat them
BASEL are confident they can beat Arsenal tomorrow after the Gunners were “dominated” in their 5-1 win at West Ham, claims manager Urs Fischer.
FC Basel vs Arsenal - Champions League Match Preview
Arsenal thrashed the Hammers on their home turf despite being just 1-0 up at half time.
Alexis Sanchez bagged a hat-trick, with Mesut Ozil and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also on the scoresheet.
Arsenal face Basel tomorrow in a crunch Champions League clash as they seek to top Group A.
I did see the 5-1 match - West Ham dominated that match
And Fischer admitted he studied Saturday’s performance.
"I did see the 5-1 match - West Ham dominated that match,” he said.
“What I could see is that Arsenal have really dynamic movement and good forward runs.
"They are a very efficient squad. In the first half it was balanced, in the second half West Ham were the better team and were dominating the match.
“But then Arsenal scored and it changed so fast and made them pay."
Basel manager Urs Fischer wants to beat Arsenal tomorrow
Fischer and Basel captain Matias Delgado (right) at training
Mesut Ozil opened the scoring against West Ham
Alexis Sanchez bagged a hat trick at London Stadium
Theo Walcott scored both Arsenal goals in the 2-0 home win over Basel back in September.
Arsene Wenger’s men sit second in their group - level on points with Paris Saint-Germain but with a worse head-to-head record thanks to one away goal for the Ligue 1 side.
If PSG beat Ludogorets at home the French champions will top their group no matter the outcome in Switzerland.
And Fischer hopes a PSG win can help his side reach the Europa League by moving third in Group A.
"We do not go into the game with the goal of a draw," he said.
"That would be too dangerous. I think we need to score goals, especially against a team like Arsenal.
"I am a realist. What is clear is that we can win if we have a perfect day - and this is what it needs.
“If we want to beat a tough opponent like Arsenal, we need a perfect day."
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