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RANGERS take on Belgian side Standard Liege in their next Europa League outing.
Steven Gerrard’s side are in form and stand a win away from qualification to the competition’s last-32 stage.

Kemar Roofe scored from the halfway line against Standard Liege last time outCredit: AP:Associated Press

But they still may face a stern test in Liege, who are bottom of the group with three points from four games.
Rangers have been imperious throughout the group stages so far and will be pining to finish in the top spot as well.
What time does Rangers vs Standard Liege kick-off?
Rangers crucial clash with Standard Liege will get underway from 8pm UK time on Thursday, December 3.
The game will take place at Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium.
There will be no fans in attendance at the clash.
What channel is Rangers vs Standard Liege and can it be live streamed?
Rangers’ big clash with Standard Liege will be shown live on BT Sport.
All the action is available for live streaming on the BT Sport app.
You can download the BT Sport app onto your mobile or tablet device.
Can I watch for FREE?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

A win for Rangers would seem them qualify for the Europa League last-32Credit: EPA
What is the team news?
Rangers will be without Joe Aribo after he picked ip a knock in training, but Steven Gerrard’s side go into the game pretty much as a full=strength side.
Nikola Katic remains sidelined because of a long-term knee injury.

For the visitors, star striker Obbi Oulare could be out of the game after a disagreement with Liege manager Philippe Montanier.
William Balikwisha is also unavailable for Liege, who will have to make do without Zinho Vanheusden through injury, too.

Odds
Rangers – 4/9
Draw – 18/5

Standard Liege – 6/1
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

ARSENAL welcome Rapid Vienna to the Emirates as they continue their Europa League challenge.
Mikel Arteta’s side are going through a rotten run of form in the Premier League, but in Europe have already qualified for the knockout stages.

Arteta’s side have won all four of their Europa League matchesCredit: Reuters

For the first time in nine months, fans will be allowed into the ground due to the Emirates Stadium being in a Tier 2 area.
When is Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna?
This Europa League clash at the Emirates is set for Thursday, December 3.
Kick-off in the capital will be at 8pm.
2,000 fans will be in attendance, with the club’s ticket system crashing due to demand earlier this week.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
For those of you unable to get tickets, you can watch all of the action live on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport Ultimate.
Coverage will follow Spurs’ clash with LASK.
If you’re a BT Sport subscriber, grab the official app to stream on your mobile, tablet, games consoles or PC.

Can I watch for free?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

What is the team news?
Arsenal have already confirmed that £45million signing Thomas Partey will be on the treatment table until 2021 so he will not be available.
David Luiz likely won’t play following the head injury he sustained in the collision with Raul Jimenez against Wolves.
Nicolas Pepe should be in the running to start while Reiss Nelson could also get a runout.
And up front, either Alexandre Lacazette or Eddie Nketiah could feature, so Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can rest.

Match odds
Arsenal to win – 4/9
Draw – 15/4
Rapid Vienna – 6/1
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication More

CELTIC take on AC Milan in their penultimate game of the Europa League group stages.
But Neil Lennon’s side are already out of the competition, and are merely playing for pride as their campaign comes to a close.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is doubtful for the game against CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

Celtic were battered 4-1 by Sparta Prague in their fourth group game last week, finishing off what little chance they had left of qualifying.
AC Milan, however, are hoping to finish top of the group but currently sit second with seven points.
What time does AC Milan vs Celtic kick-off?
AC Milan’s home clash with Celtic will get underway at 5.55pm UK time on Thursday, December 3.
The game will take place at AC Milan’s San Siro Stadium.
There will be no fans in attendance for the clash.
What channel is AC Milan vs Celtic and can it be live streamed?
Celtic’s dead rubber match with AC Milan will be shown live on BT Sport.
The game is available for streaming from the BT Sport app.
The BT Sport app can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.

Celtic are already out of the Europa League ahead of their clash with AC MilanCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
Can I watch for FREE?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.
What is the team news?
For AC Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains a bit of a doubt after missing his side’s Serie A clash with Fiorentina at the weekend.
Samu Castillejo and Radael Leao are also ruled out through injury.

Alexis Saelemaekers has recovered from his own knock and could feature.
Celtic’s trusty James Forrest won’t play because of an injury while Michael Johnston will return to the side.

Odds
AC Milan – 4/11
Draw – 19/5

Celtic 7/1
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

TOTTENHAM can secure their place in the Europa League knockout stages with victory against LASK.
The home side need a win to keep any chance of progression alive and will be buoyed by Spurs’ defeat to Antwerp on the road back in October.

Spurs beat LASK 3-0 when the sides met earlier in the tournamentCredit: Getty – Pool

Jose Mourinho’s men top the Premier League table and have made a superb start to the campaign, beating Ludogorets 4-0 in their last Group J clash.
When is LASK vs Tottenham?
The fifth match of the group stages, this game takes place on Thursday, December 3.
Kick-off in Paching is set for 5.55pm GMT.
When the sides met in London in Gameweek 1, Spurs ran out comfortable 3-0 winners.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
You can catch this match live on BT Sport 2.
Coverage will begin at 5.30pm.
If you’re a BT customer, download the official app to stream on your mobile, tablet or PC.
How can I watch LASK vs Tottenham free?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

What is the team news?
Tottenham will continue to play with Toby Alderweireld, who injured himself in the 2-0 win over Manchester City.
That means Japhet Tanganga could come into the starting line-up.
Right-back Matt Doherty is back in action after recovering from coronavirus.

Mourinho will probably bring Gareth Bale, Carlos Vinicius and Giovani Lo Celso into the fold – as he has done for their entire Europa League campaign so far.
For LASK, James holland could be rested while Gernot Trauner misses out through suspension.
Match odds
LASK to win – 18/5
Draw – 3/1
Tottenham victory – 4/6
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More