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Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund - JG preview

Dortmund beat Arsenal 2-0 in September
Dortmund beat Arsenal 2-0 in September

The boys take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

You can find out more about our opponents below:

 

Borussia Dortmund Full name: Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund
Manager: Jurgen Klopp
Club colours: Yellow shirts, black shorts, yellow and black socks
Nickname:BVB

 

Three facts about Borussia Dortmund:

  • Borussia Dortmund have a 100 per cent record in the Champions League this season, winning all four of their games.
  • The runners-up from two seasons ago have only conceded one goal in Group D, having scored 13 already.
  • Arsenal and Dortmund have played each other seven times, winning three each and drawing the other.

 

Ilkay Gundogan Borussia DortmundSTAR MAN
Ilkay Gundogan
Borussia Dortmund have struggled in the Bundesliga this season and it is no surprise given that Ilkay Gundogan missed the two and a half months through injury. Since returning in October, the German midfielder has featured in all of Dortmund’s matches and even claimed an assist during a 20-minute cameo against Galatasaray. The playmaker is good with the ball at his feet but is also responsible for leading the Germans’ high-pressing game. Arsenal will have to be on the top of their game to keep the ball away from him.