Former Monaco and Tottenham star Glenn Hoddle has predicted a 'difficult ' evening for Arsenal as they try to stage a Champions League comeback against Monaco on Tuesday . 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 . Hoddle , who was part of the Monaco side that won the league title under Arsene Wenger in 1988 , is doubtful that Arsenal will be able to score three goals at the Stade Louis II - a feat that has n't been managed by any other team in the last 42 months . Mark Hateley and Glenn Hoddle ( left ) recently returned to their former club Monaco . Arsene Wenger took Hateley and Hoddle to the south of France and won the Ligue 1 title in their first year . Alexis Sanchez looks dejected as Monaco tie up a 3-1 Champions League first leg lead at the Emirates . Speaking to TV station beIN SPORTS , Hoddle said : 'It will be an emotional game for Arsene Wenger , to return here . Difficult . 'Arsenal are playing very well now , they 're quick and technical , but AS Monaco are tough defensively . ' 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 . Olivier Giroud scored as Arsenal warmed up for the return leg with a 3-0 defeat of West Ham . Arsenal manager Wenger faces an 'emotional return ' as the Gunners bid to come back at the Stade Louis II . Meanwhile , another former Monaco player Mark Hateley believes the contrasting styles between the two teams should lead to a 'fascinating ' encounter . ' I think Arsenal are obviously very attacking minded , like to go forward and score lots of goals . I think Monaco are very , very well organised defensively , they are a good group , they play with great discipline , said the former England striker . 'So it 'll be a fascinating game . A good game to watch . ' Former Tottenham forward Dimitar Berbatov takes part in a Monaco training session ahead of the game .
Arsenal trail Monaco 3-1 heading into Champions League the last 42 months return . Former Monaco player Glenn Hoddle doubts Arsenal can come back . No team has scored three goals at Stade Louis II in last 16 . READ : Monaco train ahead of UEFA Champions League tie against Arsenal . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .