By Lazio's standards, it has been a very poor season so far. They are 10th in the league standings after picking up just 13 points in 2026 (out of a possible 33) and European competitions are well out of reach already, which says a lot.
Mikel Arteta's side will be looking to bounce back after a frustrating midweek outing in the Champions League, where they had to settle for a 1-1 draw away at Bayer Leverkusen. Recent league victories over Chelsea and Brighton have allowed the Gunners to open up a seven-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City, although the reigning champions still have a game in hand.