Five Reasons Why Arsenal Will Progress In the Champions League With Borussia Dortmund Among Their Opponents

A solid central defensive pairing

One of the keys to being able to safely navigate the Champions League group stage is a solid defensive set-up, which particularly comes into play away from home, something that Arsene Wenger will feel that he has in the shape of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny. The duo are likely to be one of the most settled and consistent pairings in the competition and should be vital to Arsenal’s progression.