FC BASEL 1- 4 ARSENAL: WHAT THE STATISTICS ARE SAYING AS REGARDS TO ARSENAL’S VICTORY OVER BASEL.
Arsenal were on hand to beat FC Basel 4-1 away from home thanks to Lucas Perez who scored a hat-trick to ensure that Arsenal continued their decent run of form away from home. Arsene Wenger’s men would be brimming with confidence now going into the Stoke City game at the weekend with two consecutive away win to their credit. Once again Arsenal were superb against the hosts dominating in the midfield areas to show the strength of the team. With Arsenal’s victory, we take a look at the statistics behind the victory over the Swiss giants FC Basel.
SHOTS ON TARGET
The Gunners have more shots they reflected on the score line as Lucas Perez stole the show with a hat-trick. Mesut Ozil was at the end of one shot following some good footwork outside the box which was blocked by the Basel defence. Sanchez hit the cross-bar from the free-kick as Arsenal dominated the host with their total attempt on goal.
SHOTS ON TARGET
5(FC Basel) (Arsenal) 7
SHOTS OFF TARGET
The Basel side had more shots on goal here but failed to hit the target on more occasion while Arsenal had shots on goal in relation to their ability to hit the target more than the host as Arsenal lifted themselves up to the top of the Group A standings.
7 (FC Basel) (Arsenal) 3
BALL POSSESSION (%)
With Arsenal flamboyant showing on the pitch and with the top quality performance of Xhaka, Gibbs and Mesut it was evident on how Arsenal dominance in the game. A total of 44-56% as the visitors passed the ball around confidently to secure a vital win. The fluidity behind Arsenal’s game against Basel says it all as the visitors continue to keep the good fruits down the lines.
BALL POSSESSION (%)
44 (FC Basel) (Arsenal) 56
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