ARSENAL will travel to Greek giants Olympiacos as they look to go all the way in the Europa League with a spot in next year’s Champions League on offer.
Since Mikel Arteta’s reign, the Gunners have been on good form and are currently on an eight-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, having smashed Newcastle 4-0 on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta will be pleased of his side’s recent performancesCredit: AP:Associated Press
Arsenal reached the final held in Baku last year but slumped to a 4-1 defeat to the hands of Chelsea.
Olympiacos booked their spot for the last 32 of the competition thanks to a 1-0 win over Crvena Zvezda but will have a much bigger fish to fry on Thursday.
What time does Olympiacos vs Arsenal kick off?
The Europa League tie will take place on Thursday, February 20.
Kick off is at 8pm UK time – that’s 3pm Eastern time.
The match will be held at Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis in Piraeus.
When Arsenal last visited Olympiacos, they run out 0-3 winners in the 2015/2016 Champions League.
What TV channel is Olympiacos vs Arsenal on and can I live stream it FREE?
You can catch all of Thursday night’s action between the two sides on BT Sport 2.
BT Sport subscribers can also live stream the game via the BT Sport app through their computer, mobile or tablet.
Alternatively, EE phone customers can watch the match on the BT Sport app with a FREE three-month trial – simply text SPORT to 150.
If you are watching in the US, tune into Univision NOW.
What is the team news?
Calum Chambers will not be featuring this season after sustaining a severe knee injury, while Kieran Tierney and Cedric Soares will both be out of action until next month.
Lucas Torreira is a major doubt after missing the team’s flight on Wednesday with a virus – but could still travel if his condition improves.
Shkodran Mustafi is available again after serving a one-match ban.
Gabriel Martinelli will be expected to return to the starting line up after sitting out the win over Newcastle – but Mesut Ozil has not travelled with the squad as his wife is close to giving birth.
Olympiacos have somewhat created a fortress at home this season as they remain unbeaten in the league at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis.
Olympiacos’s only real concern is of Bruno Gaspar who is unlikely to play on Thursday night.
Mesut Ozil will not travel to Greece in case his wife gives birth while awayCredit: AP:Associated Press
What are the odds?
Arsenal are hot favourites to win this match with odds of 27/20 to take a lead back to the Emirates Stadium, while Olympiacos are just 19/10 to claim victory on home soil.
After scoring at the weekend, Lacazette is expected to be back on the scoresheet – and is an outsider 14/1 to grab a brace in Greece.
And with the Gunners’ defence being impregnable of late, a 3-0 win could be a good punt for a long shot price of 22/1.
Odds selected from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
