Expert’s Introduction

This Friday marks the beginning of the 21st round of the Premier League. Arsenal will host Slavia, a team fiercely contending for the second spot in the championship. Slavia arrives with the sole aim of securing three points, although Dzerzhinsk’s side already disrupted their plans in the first leg with a 1-1 draw.

Arsenal’s Recent Form

However, Arsenal’s performance has been steadily declining recently. It seems their initial strong start has given way to exhaustion. In their four August matches, they failed to secure a single victory, drawing three times, including a 1-1 stalemate with outsider Smorgon. A significant setback was the departure of several key attacking and defensive players in July, and unfortunately, suitable replacements could not be found.

Slavia Mozyr’s Strong Run

Slavia Mozyr, on the other hand, has been consistently achieving victories. Over 11 summer matches, they’ve suffered only one defeat, collecting three points in seven of those encounters. Their main striker, Solovey, has been exceptional, scoring 12 goals this season and ranking second in the top scorer race. It’s important to note that he always receives strong support, with Kukharchyk and Poloz each contributing five goals.

Expert’s Conclusion

While Arsenal managed to snatch points from Slavia in the first leg, they have significantly declined since then. Currently, they pose little threat, so the favorites are expected to return home with a full three points.