We preview the continent’s stars expected to feature for their respective clubs around Europe this weekend.
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Mohamed Elneny gave a decent account of himself in Arsenal’s smashing 4-2 success at Chelsea on Wednesday and the midfielder could be retained in midfield when Manchester United visit on Saturday lunchtime.
In Ligue 1, Achraf Hakimi and Idrissa Gueye could claim the French top-flight title by picking up a point this weekend.
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Second from bottom Watford have lost four of their last five in the Premier League and they face a daunting trip to league leaders Manchester City looking to pull off one of the season’s shock results.
Sarr missed the reverse fixture at Vicarage Road but ought to feature at the Etihad Stadium as the Citizens aim for three points to end the gameweek atop the standings.
With their Champions League semi-final first-leg against Real Madrid to come next week, it remains to be seen if Pep Guardiola will play Riyad Mahrez from the off against the struggling Hornets.
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Wissa has started Brentford’s last two league games since scoring at Chelsea and the forward could play from the off for a third match running when the Bees host Tottenham Hotspur.
It could be the attacker’s 10th start for Thomas Frank this season and he would take his tally for the season to six with his next strike.
Owing to Spurs’ Champions League desire, the Bees will love nothing more than throwing a spanner in the works to that ambition by taking points off Antonio Conte’s side.
gettyMohamed Elneny
On his first start since December, Elneny had a rather decent showing in Arsenal’s 4-2 success at Chelsea.
The midfielder’s previous start came in the 3-2 loss at Manchester United and he could be set to make another start against the same opponents at the Emirates Stadium this weekend.
With a top-four spot on the line, the Gunners know the importance of successive victories against sides they are potentially doing battle with for those positions.