The match Arsenal vs Marseille in the Champions League will take place at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 . The Gunners hope to ensure a step to the last 16 by beating Marseille who have never got the numbers . Arsenal is currently topping the Premier League by a margin of four points from Liverpool and Chelsea , but in the Champions League , Arsene Wenger problematic . They fell in three of the last six home games in European competition ; including Borussia Dortmund during a meeting last October .

Wenger wary of Marseille is potentially explosive when performed without pressure . Velodrome stronghold is no longer possible to escape . He said , " Marseille are in a good period since winning the last two games . " Quality and focus our concentration will be vital in the game . 12 points may not be enough , but may also not be enough ( to ensure qualifying for the round of 16 ) . So , why not better just won 12 points . "

As ever, this time Arsenal could not be amplified Abou Diaby , Lukas Podolski , and Alex Oxlade - Chamberlein . While Theo Walcott has been entered as a substitute when Arsenal beat Southampton 2-0 .

In Marseille camp , coach Elie Baup asked his team came up with pride . According to him , " We do not want to end without collecting a point. We have to look my best in the remaining two games . Arsenal is the best team in our group . They have a quality line of attack is very good , and incredible spirit in the team . " Club France alone would not be strengthened by Andre Ayew . Similarly, Rod Fanni , but Luca Mendes is back in the squad list while Marseille defeated Ajaccio 1-3 .

Arsenal opportunity to ensure a ticket to the last 16 in this game , wide open . Moreover, they have the capital , never beat Marseille 1-2 in the first meeting last September 2013 , however , Florian Thauvin and Andre - Pierre Gignac , who scored in the last two games Marseile , can make a difference .

18 September 2013 Olympique de Marseille vs Arsenal 1-2

1 November 2011 Arsenal vs Olympique de Marseille 0-0

October 19, 2011 Olympique de Marseille vs Arsenal 0-1

Arsenal ( 4-5-1 ) : Szczesny ; Sagna , Koscielny , Mertesacker , Gibbs ; Arteta , Ramsey , Wilshere , Ozil , Cazorla ; Giroud .

Marseille ( 4-4-2 ) : Mandanda ; Abdallah , N'Koulou , Diawara , Mendy ; Thauvin , Romao , Cheyrou , Payet ; Valbuena , Gignac .