As the UEFA C h a m p i o n s League group stage intensifies, all eyes will be on Atalanta’s explosive forward Ademola Lookman, who is expected to be unleashed against Premier League giants Arsenal.
The Italian side, known for their high-octane attacking football, will be looking to cause an upset against the Gunners, with Lookman at the heart of their offensive threats.
Lookman has built on his hat-trick in the Europa League final by notching a goal and an assist in his first Serie A appearance of the season against Fiorentina on Sunday and the lively Super Eagles forward could continue his fine form by netting against the Gunners.
The Gunners can be considered one of Europe’s elite, having closely challenged juggernauts Manchester City for the Premier League title in consecutive seasons and given Atalanta lost their previous game 4-0 to the Serie A champions Inter Milan, some may expect them to struggle on Thursday.
But La Dea were excellent when winning the Europa League last term, especially when beating previously unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final, and their home form has been exceptional for a while now.