article_snippet: The Gunners' European hopes are hanging by a thread following a 3-1 capitulation against the French side in the first leg at the Emirates.
article_snippet: Alexis Sanchez looks dejected as Monaco tie up a 3-1 Champions League first leg lead at the Emirates .
article_snippet: Arsenal are playing very well now, Arsenal're quick and technical, but AS Monaco are tough defensively.'
article_snippet: Arsenal warmed up for the crucial decider with a 3-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday, while Monaco defeated Bastia by the same scoreline on Friday - giving the Ligue 1 side an extra 24hours rest.
article_snippet: Olivier Giroud scored as Arsenal warmed up for the return leg with a 3-0 defeat of West Ham .
article_snippet: I think Arsenal are obviously very attacking minded, like to go forward and score lots of goals.
article_snippet: I think Monaco are very, very well organised defensively, they are a good group, they play with great discipline, said the former England striker. '
article_snippet: Former Tottenham forward Dimitar Berbatov takes part in a Monaco training session ahead of A good game to watch.' .
highlights_snippet: Arsenal trail Monaco 3-1 heading into Champions League last 16 return .
  
highlights_snippet: Monaco train ahead of UEFA Champions League tie against Arsenal .
  
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