Mikel Arteta’s Gunners enter the final matchday as the kings of the league phase, boasting a perfect record of seven wins from seven. While they has already secured its place in the knockout rounds, they need just a single point at the Emirates to mathematically clinch top spot. For Kairat, this trip to London marks the end of a historic but tricky debut campaign. They sit at the bottom of the table, the Kazakh side will be looking to spark a miracle and leave a lasting impression on one of Europe’s most iconic stages.
For Tottenham, the mission in Germany is crystal clear: win and secure a direct ticket to the Round of 16. They face a Frankfurt side that is playing for pride. Die Adler have endured a dismal continental run, languishing in 33rd place and already eliminated from contention. However, the Deutsche Bank Park is never an easy place to visit, and Spurs wpuld like to avoid the uncertainty of the play-off round.
Liverpool are currently in 4th place and looking to bounce back from a surprising loss to PSV earlier in the tournament. While they are heavy favorites, Qarabag have been the giant killers of the season, already claiming the scalps of Benfica and Frankfurt. The visitors are currently 18th and desperate for points to cement their spot in the play-off zone, making this a much more dangerous fixture for the Reds than it appears on paper.
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City find themselves in an uncharacteristically tense position, sitting 11th and fighting to break into the automatic qualification spots. This first-ever meeting with Galatasaray is a must-win for the Citizens. The Turkish giants arrive at the Etihad with a point to prove and a recent history of upsetting English sides, having already defeated Liverpool this season.