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    Arsenal vs Molde FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League group clash TONIGHT

    ARSENAL face Molde tonight looking to make it three wins from three in the Europa League group stages.
    After beating Manchester United on Sunday in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta will look to get one over his former employer at the Emirates.

    Arsenal can make it three wins from three with victory at the EmiratesCredit: Rex Features

    This double-header between the Gunners and the Norwegian side is likely to decide who finishes top of the group and Arsenal can more-or-less wrap up qualification if they win the next two games.
    When is Arsenal vs Molde?
    Kick-off is at 8pm GMT.
    It’s the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
    Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
    You can catch this match live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
    Coverage will begin just before the 8pm kick-off.
    If you have an EE phone contract, you can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

    What is the team news?
    Calum Chambers and Gabriel Martinelli are still out long-term with knee injuries.
    Mesut Ozil is not in the Europa League squad and Pablo Mari is out with an ankle problem.
    Other than that, Mikel Arteta should have a fully-fit squad to choose from.
    Match odds
    Arsenal to win – 3/7
    Draw – 9/2
    Molde victory – 9/1
    *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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    Benfica vs Rangers: Kick-off time, Live stream, TV channel, team news and form for Europa League match

    RANGERS head to Lisbon to face Benfica as the Europa League group stage enters the midway point.
    The Glasgow side and the Portuguese giants both have 100 per cent records after victories in their opening two games of the section.

    Alfredo Morelos finally found scoring boots for Rangers in their last Europa tieCredit: PA:Press Association

    Steven Gerrard’s men picked up a 2-0 win over Standard Liege and a 1-0 victory over Lech Poznan at Ibrox with Benfica defeating the same two sides 4-2 and 3-0.
    Rangers head into the game on the back of a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock to extend their unbeaten run and pick up another clean sheet while Benfica suffered a shock 3-0 loss away at Boavista.
    When is Benfica vs Rangers?
    Rangers travel to face Benfica on Thursday November 5.
    The match will be played at the Estadio Da Luz.

    Kick-off is 5.55pm.
    Is Benfica vs Rangers on TV and can I live stream it?
    You can watch the game live on BT Sport 3 with coverage starting at 5.30pm.
    If you haven’t already, you can sign up to BT Sport here.
    The Euro showdown will also be available to live stream on the BT Sport app.

    Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.
    What is Benfica’s form like?
    BENFICA: LWWWW
    Boavista 3 Benfica 0 (Monday, November 2)
    Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Gilberto, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Tavares, Pizzi, Pires, Taarabt, Everton, Nunez, Waldschmidt.
    Benfica 3 Standard Liege 0 (Thursday, October 29)
    Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Goncalves, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Tavares, Pedrinho, Pires, Pizzi, Everton, Waldschmidt, Nunez.
    Benfica 2 Belenenses 0 (Monday, October 26)
    Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Gilberto, Otamendi Vertonghen, Grimaldo, Silva, Weigl, Taarabt, Everton, Nunez, Seferovic.
    Lech Poznan 2 Benfica 4 (Thursday, 22 October)
    Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Gilberto, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Grimaldo, Pizzi, Pires, Taarabt, Waldschmidt, Nunez, Everton.
    Rio Ave 0 Benfica 3 (Sunday, October 18)
    Benfica XI: Vlachodimos, Almeida, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Grimaldo, Silva, Pires, Pizzi, Everton, Waldschmidt, Nunez.

    What is Rangers’ form like?
    RANGERS: WWWWW
    Kilmarnock 0 Rangers 1 (Sunday, November 1)
    Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Arfield, Jack, Aribo, Itten, Morelos, Kent.
    Rangers 1 Lech Poznan 0 (Thursday, October 29)
    Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Arfield, Davis, Kamara, Hagi, Roofe, Kent.
    Rangers 2 Livingston 0 (Sunday, October 25)
    Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Bassey, Davis, Jack, Aribo, Hagi, Kent, Defoe.
    Standard Liege 0 Rangers 2 (Thursday, October 22)
    Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Arfield, Jack, Kamara, Hagi, Morelos, Kent.
    Celtic 0 Rangers 2 (Saturday, October 17)
    Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Arfield, Davis, Kamara, Barker, Morelos, Kent.

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    Celtic vs Sparta Prague: Live stream, kick-off time, TV channel and team news for Europa League match

    CELTIC are desperate to score their first win of the Europa League section when they host Sparta Prague.
    The Czech outfit sit bottom of the group with two defeat in their opening two games while the Hoops have one point after drawing last time out.

    Celtic are hoping to get their first win of this season’s Europa League campaignCredit: AFP or licensors

    Mohamed Elyounoussi scored a fantastic double as Neil Lennon’s men picked up a 2-2 draw in Lille after losing 3-1 to AC Milan at Parkhead in their opening game.
    Sparta Prague have suffered two heavy defeats so far with a 4-1 loss at home against Lille and a 3-0 defeat in Italy.
    When is Celtic vs Sparta Prague?
    Celtic host Sparta Prague on Thursday, November 5.
    The match will be played at Parkhead.

    Kick-off is 8pm.
    Is Celtic vs Sparta Prague on TV and can I live stream it?
    You can watch the game live on BT Sport 3 with coverage starting at 8pm following Rangers’ clash with Benfica.
    If you haven’t already, you can sign up to BT Sport here.
    The Euro showdown will also be available to live stream on the BT Sport app.

    Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.
    What is Celtic’s form like?
    WDDLL
    CELTIC 2 ABERDEEN 0 (Sunday, November 1)
    Celtic XI: Bain, Frimpong, Duffy, Bitton, Laxalt, Brown, McGregor, Christie, Rogic, Elyounoussi, Edouard.
    LILLE 2 CELTIC 2 (Thursday, October 29)
    Celtic XI: Bain, Duffy, Laxalt, Frimpong, Ajer, Brown, Ntcham, Elyounoussi, Christie, McGregor, Ajeti
    ABERDEEN 3 CELTIC 3 (Sunday, October 25)
    Celtic XI: Bain, Duffy, Laxalt, Frimpong, Ajer, Rogic, Ntcham, Elyounoussi, Christie, McGregor, Ajeti
    CELTIC 1 AC MILAN 3 (Thursday, October 22)
    Celtic XI: Barkas, Welsh, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Laxalt, Brown, McGregor, Ntcham, Ajeti, Griffiths
    CELTIC 0 RANGERS 2 (Saturday, October 17)
    Celtic XI: Barkas, Welsh, Duffy, Ajer, Frimpong, Brown (C), Ntcham, McGregor, Laxalt, Klimala, Elyounoussi.

    What is Sparta Prague’s form like?
    LLWWW
    AC MILAN 3 SPARTA PRAGUE 0
    Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Sacek, Celustka, Lischka, Hanousek, Pavelka, Travnik, Vindheim, Dockal, Krejci, Julis.
    SPARTA PRAGUE 1 LILLE 4
    Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Moberg Karlsoson, Pavelka, Dockal, Lischka, Hanousek, Sacek, Travnik, Vindheim, Krejci, Julis.
    SPARTA PRAGUE 2 FK JABLONEC 1
    Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Sacek, Plechaty, Celustka, Hanousek, Hlozek, Krejci, Travnik, Dockal, Krejci, Julis.
    SPARTA PRAGUE 2 FK BLANSKO 0
    Sparta Prague XI: Nita, Sacek, Plechaty, Lischka, Polidar, Fortelny, Soucek, Travnik, Karabec, Mincev, Kozak,
    FK PRIBRAM 1 SPARTA PRAGUE 3
    Sparta Prague XI: Heca, Plechaty, Celustka, Hanousek, Moberg Karlsson, Krejci, Sacek, Dockal, Krejci, Julis, Hlozek.

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    Arsenal vs Molde FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League group game

    ARSENAL are looking to make it three wins on the bounce as they take on Molde in the Europa League.
    After beating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United on Sunday, Mikel Arteta will look to get one over his former employer at the Emirates.

    Arsenal can make it three wins from three with victory at the EmiratesCredit: Rex Features

    This double-header between the Gunners and the Norwegian side is likely to decide who finishes top of the group and Arsenal can more-or-less wrap up qualification if they win the next two games.
    When is Arsenal vs Molde?
    This Europa League group game is set for Thursday, November 5.
    Kick-off is at 8pm GMT.
    It’s the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
    Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
    You can catch this match live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
    Coverage will begin just before the 8pm kick-off.
    If you have an EE phone contract, you can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

    What is the team news?
    Calum Chambers and Gabriel Martinelli are still out long-term with knee injuries.
    Mesut Ozil is not in the Europa League squad and Pablo Mari is out with an ankle problem.
    Other than that, Mikel Arteta should have a fully-fit squad to choose from.
    Match odds
    Arsenal to win – 3/7
    Draw – 9/2
    Molde victory – 9/1
    *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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    Ludogorets vs Tottenham FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League group game

    TOTTENHAM are in Bulgaria as they continue their Europa League campaign against Ludogorets.
    Spurs were stunned by Royal Antwerp last week and will be keen to get back to winning ways in Group J.

    Gareth Bale hit the winner against Brighton at the weekendCredit: AP:Associated Press

    The hosts meanwhile have lost both their matches so far, going down 4-3 in a thriller with LASK in the previous Gameweek.
    When is Ludogorets vs Tottenham?
    This Europa League group game is set for Thursday, November 5.
    Kick-off is at 5.55pm GMT.
    It’s the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
    Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
    You can catch this match live on BT Sport 2 in the UK.
    Coverage will begin at 5.30pm.
    If you have an EE phone contract, you can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

    What is the team news?
     Gareth Bale is set to start in Bulgaria as he looks to build on his matchwinner against Brighton.
    Japhet Tanganga is out with a thigh injury but otherwise Spurs have a fully fit squad.
    Dele Alli’s future at the club remains in the air but he is set to feature again after being left out at the weekend.
    The hosts could bring Mavis Tchibota and Cauly back into the starting XI and have no new major injury worries.

    Match odds
    Ludogorets to win – 15/2
    Draw – 19/5
    Spurs victory – 4/11
    *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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    Arsenal name three youngsters in Europa League squad for Molde clash with Monlouis, Giraud-Hutchinson and Patino added

    ARSENAL have named three youngsters in their Europa League squad for Molde, as Mikel Arteta has included Zane Monlouis, Omari Giraud-Hutchinson and Charlie Patino.
    The youthful trio, all 17, have been added to the Gunners’ Uefa squad list ahead of Thursday’s game at the Emirates.

    ⚠️ Read our Arsenal live blog for the latest news from The Emirates

    Omari Giraud-Hutchinson in possession for ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    Zane Monlouis playing for Arsenal Under-16Credit: Getty Images – Getty

    Charlie Patino has been added to Arsenal’s Europa League squadCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Defender Monlouis bolsters Arteta’s options with the ability to play centre-back and left-back.
    Monlouis has featured on a number of occasions for the Under-18s despite still being a schoolboy.

    Both he and Charlie Patino have signed professional terms in North London.
    Central midfielder Patino is believed to have caught boss Arteta’s eye after he moved him into first-team training in September.
    Left-footed Patino has impressed with the Under-18s after arriving on Arsenal’s books from Luton Town aged 11.
    Giraud-Hutchinson is another one to look out for as he attempts to follow in the footsteps of Bukayo Saka.

    Like Arsenal’s No7, he can play at either left wing or left-back and is a rising talent within the club’s academy set-up.
    Arsenal have already beaten Dundalk and Rapid Vienna and Spanish boss Arteta explained he was fed up at the William Saliba situation.

    Arteta, 38, said: “I am fed up with the situation because as you could see we tried to find a way in the last few days [of the transfer window] to give him some football.
    “I explained that he needed that transition year when we decided to buy him and send him on loan to Saint Etienne, for many reasons that didn’t happen, he didn’t have that transition year and he needs to go through that.
    “At the moment, with the amount of central defenders that we have in the team we had to leave him out of the [Europa League] squad, which is painful because we have some injuries and we could have used him, but it’s part of this profession.
    “I don’t know [if he will go on loan in January], we certainly tried in the last few days of the transfer window to find the right club and we had it, but at the end of the day we could not make it.
    “We will review his situation in the next few weeks, sit down with him as well and see what is the best thing to do. But it will depend on him and other players’ situation as well.”

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    How Arsenal could line up vs Molde with Nketiah and Reiss Nelson starting and key men rested for Aston Villa clash

    WITH two wins already under his belt in the Europa League, Mikel Arteta can afford to rest his big guns against Molde.
    The Gunners host the Norwegian side on Thursday and are big favourites to get the job done.

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    And it could prove the perfect opportunity to start his fringe players and give them the chance to impress ahead of Sunday’s clash with Aston Villa.
    After scoring in the 3-0 win over Dundalk, striker Eddie Nketiah will get the nod in attack.

    The talented 21-year-old has started both Europa League games so far with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette likely to be rested.
    Reiss Nelson, who also scored in their last Europa outing, is expected to join the front three alongside Nicolas Pepe.
    Arsenal’s £75m winger has lost his place in the side to Willian but will be hoping to prove to make a statement on Thursday.
    Mohamed Elneny and Joe Willock are likely to be the midfield pairing with Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Cedric Soares coming it at wing back.

    In defence Shkrodran Mustafi could line up alonside David Luiz and Sead Kolasinac.
    Luiz has recovered from a thigh injury picked up in the defeat to Leicester and is available for selection.
    Arteta could also start summer signing Alex Runarsson in goal following his clean sheet against Dundalk.

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    Watch Aubameyang and Lacazette appear to slam seats as Kieran Tierney misses chance for Arsenal against Dundalk

    PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG and Alexandre Lacazette appeared furious as Kieran Tierney blazed a shot over the bar during Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Dundalk.
    The pair were spotted slamming seats and looking angry, apparently in response to the miss, despite the fact the Gunners were 3-0 up and cruising.

    He’s joking about calm down u lot 😂😂😂😂
    — Jayjay (@Adz996) October 29, 2020

    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette appeared to slam seats in frustration during Arsenal’s game against DundalkCredit: BT Sport

    The Arsenal pair weren’t happy after Kieran Tierney’s missCredit: BT Sport

    Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock and Nicolas Pepe scored three goals in six minutes either side of half-time in the Europa League stroll.
    Tierney then came on to replace Granit Xhaka in the 74th minute as Mikel Arteta looked to shore things up.
    But soon after his introduction, the Scotsman found himself joining in with an Arsenal attack.

    Reiss Nelson dribbled the ball into the box and rather than crossing himself, he laid it back for Tierney on the left corner of the penalty box.
    Surprisingly, the former Celtic man opted to shoot instead of dinking it back into the box for his waiting team-mates.
    But the defender in him shone through as he smashed it over the bar.
    Cameras immediately panned to striking duo Aubameyang and Lacazette who appeared fuming with Tierney’s decision making – although some have suggested they were joking.

    Kieran Tierney decided to shoot from a very tight angle rather than crossCredit: BT Sport

    The Arsenal left back blazed his shot over the barCredit: BT Sport

    Aubameyang and Lacazette reacted with anger in the second-halfCredit: BT Sport

    Lacazette looked bemused as Aubameyang twice slammed the chair in front of him and turned to his left with a look of disgust on his face.
    Once the footage surfaced online, Gooners were quick to jump in on the comments.
    One wrote: “Don’t know why they’re annoyed, it’s a Europa League game and we’re winning comfortably let the young guns have a run. We have United this weekend.”
    Smokey replied: “It’s a winning mentality man it’s that simple.
    “He’s hungry for more and doesn’t want us to sit back so can’t complain with our striker being passionate about us not scoring more.”
    Fezile quipped: “Looks like someone put money on a 4-0 win.”
    Meanwhile Big M said: “I think he was joking around with Lacazette and Pepe and doing what fans do at the game.”
    Another also suggested they were kidding: “He’s joking about, calm down you lot.”
    Arguably Tierney’s best highlight of the night was when he arrived at the Emirates wearing just a t-shirt despite the wintry conditions.

    Looks like someone put money on a 4-0 win.
    — Fezile Mbuku (@Fezile) October 29, 2020

    I think he was joking around with Lacazette and Pepe and doing what fans do at the game
    — BigM (@BigM24s) October 29, 2020

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