The Gunners welcome the Greek side Olympiacos to the Emirates for a Thursday clash. The Gunners hope to advance to the Europa League’s Round of 16. Arsenal holds a 1-0 lead after the first leg.
Here’s my projected starting XI for Thursday at the Emirates…
Leno
Saka, Mustafi, Luiz, Bellerin
Ceballos, Xhaka, Willock
Aubameyang, Lazazette, Martinelli
Projected final score: Arsenal 2 – Olympiacos 0
Also, Mikel Arteta released some positive news today. Kieran Tierney and Cedric Soares are both processing well following their injuries and could even be available for Monday night’s FA Cup match at Portsmouth.
On the negative side, the manager also reported there is a small chance Sead Kolasinac won’t play again this season. The team is waiting on word from the medical staff on whether or not the his shoulder was dislocated v Everton.
COYG!
Cheers. Gunner1953
The man called “Mr. Arsenal.” Ken Friar OBE, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92. Friar was instrumental in the development and construction of Emirates Stadium. RIP
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Kyra Cooney-Cross was named the Arsenal Women’s Player of the Month for September. Congratulations!
Mikel Arteta on winning 14 consecutive UCL games in the group/league phase, “It shows the level of consistency that we have. We are carrying on playing the way we do, performing that way in competition. I’m sure we can do that more, but we have to earn it because it’s big.”
