Arsenal Academy Product Akpom Excited To Face Olympiakos In Derby

Published: February 21, 2020

Arsenal Academy product Chuba Akpom is eagerly looking forward to facing one of the best clubs in Greece in the former of Olympiakos on Sunday evening.

The PAOK striker has urged the fans to turn out en masse to support the team to victory in the matchday 25 fixture at Stadio Toumbas (Thessaloníki).

Heading into the game, PAOK and Olympiakos are in a neck-to-neck race for the title, with only two points separating them at the top of the table.

Speaking to PAOK TV, Akpom said : "I am excited for the game on Sunday, I hope you are as well. We are ready to show them and get the three points again.

"I can't wait to see the amazing atmosphere at Toumba. I hope you are ready, help us fight and protect PAOK."

Akpom has featured in 21 matches in the Greek Super League this term, scoring six goals for the defending champions.

Olympiakos will head to the English capital next week for the second leg of the Europa League clash against Arsenal

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