Slavia Prague
Slavia Prague arrive at the Arsenal match buoyed by a 5-0 victory away to Jablonec. Mubarak Suleiman scored twice, while Emmanuel Ayaosi also found the net. The hosts were again without Lukáš Provod, who missed two matches because of a fitness problem. Jindřich Trpišovský has left open the possibility of a return, but his captain's availability remains unresolved.
There is another question in defence. Ange N’Guessan scored at Jablonec before requiring treatment and being replaced. Štěpán Chaloupek, who came on for him, could join David Zima and Tomáš Holeš in the back three. Nazar Domchak is the likely goalkeeper after Jakub Markovič was absent for medical reasons on Saturday. Slavia may again rely on Wiktor Nowak through the middle, with Ayaosi and Suleiman offering pace around him. Their attacking improvement domestically will face a different test against a side unbeaten in this season's Champions League.
Arsenal
Arsenal's 1-0 victory at Liverpool provided a strong response to their League Cup exit against Fleetwood Town. Kai Havertz converted Declan Rice's delivery to secure a first Premier League win at Anfield in 14 years, sending Mikel Arteta's side to the top of the table. They now return to a Champions League campaign in which they remain unbeaten after three matches.
Selection in the attacking positions is less straightforward. Bukayo Saka continues to recover from a thigh injury, while Eberechi Eze's fitness remains under assessment. Christos Tzolis and Noni Madueke both started at Anfield following recent concerns, but Arteta could manage their workloads.
Max Dowman is eligible in Europe despite serving a domestic suspension, making him a genuine option on the right. Viktor Gyökeres could replace Havertz up front. In defence, Ezri Konsa has continued alongside Gabriel while William Saliba recovers from his back problem; Jurriën Timber is another established option after starting the Liverpool match.
