Biesheim vs Montlouis - National 2 - Group A

The National 2 - Group A returns to the home ground on September 19, 2026, where Biesheim and Montlouis will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

Biesheim head into the contest positioned 15th in the National 2 - Group A standings, while Montlouis arrive sitting 11th. Biesheim are still searching for momentum, L in their last five and a season win rate of just 0%. Montlouis are searching for answers away from home, D over their last five with a campaign win rate of 0%. The contrast in attacking output — 0.5 versus 0.75 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Biesheim will look to impose their style on home soil, while Montlouis are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. There has been some reports over the future of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.(Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Chelsea have joined the race with Liverpool and Manchester United to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Given the balance of the numbers, Montlouis look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. With positions in the National 2 - Group A table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.