Petit also said RC Lens can hurt Arsenal at Emirates, even though the stadium has become a fortress for the Gunners
By Kehinde Okeowo
Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit has named the player his former team should watch out for ahead of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) tie against RC Lens on Wednesday night.
The Gunners go into the Group B encounter, having won three of their four games so far and gaining 9 points from a possible twelve.
Mikel Arteta’s side will qualify for the Champions League last 16 if they avoid a defeat against the French Ligue 1 side, who shocked them in the reverse fixture.
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Arsenal will, however, top their group no matter the outcome of their final group game if they beat RC Lens in tonight’s clash.
Speaking on the eagerly anticipated match, Petit told Lord Ping that he
believes Lens forward, Elye Wahi could hurt Arsenal at Emirates Stadium if he is not properly handled.
He said: “Lens had a great result at the weekend, beating Clermont Foot 0-3.
“They are starting to show the signs of the team that surprised so many people in France last season.
“Arsenal are very difficult to beat at home, but if they can play with the same spirit as they did in the opening group game, they can cause Arsenal problems. In football, if you have a chance, you have to take it.
“Elye Wahi, the Lens striker, he scored at the weekend, and he is a really dangerous player. He is an individual that Arsenal will have to keep an eye on because he has the quality to hurt them.”
North London club, Arsenal currently lead the group with 9 points, they are followed by PSV Eindhoven and RC Lens with 5 points each, while Sevilla are at the bottom with just 2 points.