We'll be looking to respond to our Premier League defeat to Manchester United with what would be a significant victory over Kairat Almaty, and you can see how we've been preparing for the tie with the latest edition of Inside Training.
If we were to beat the Kazakhstani side, we would complete our 100% record in the league phase and become the first side to do so in the Champions League since the format changed at the beginning of last season.
Mikel Arteta's side have already guaranteed a place in the last 16 and home advantage in the second leg of each knockout tie. While a point is enough to secure top spot, we'll be looking to get back to winning ways at Emirates Stadium.
Press play on the video at the top of the article to see what we've been up to at the Sobha Realty Training Centre ahead of the game.
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