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The first name drawn out of the hat to face Arsenal were Pot 2 side Rapid Vienna. Rapid Vienna: Strebinger Stojković, Hofmann, Barać Arase, Grahovac, Ljubicic, Ullmann Murg, Kara, FountasĪrsenal: Leno Luiz, Gabriel, Kolasinac Cedric, Partey, Elneny, Maitland-Niles Willock, Nketiah, Nelson Rapid Vienna Strengths & Weaknesses Midfielder Dalibor Velimirovic has been out since August, centre-back Christopher Dibon since June and Philipp Schobesberger since last November. Tamás Szántó remains a very long-term absentee. There could be a first appearance of the season for new signing Alex Runarsson in goal, but it might be too soon.Īs for Rapid, they’re missing four players through long-term injuries, three of which are due to cruciate ligament ruptures. Likewise, Cedric should come in for Hector Bellerin and Sead Kolasinac for Kieran Tierney. We could well see a start for Emile Smith Rowe on Thursday, potentially in a wide berth or through the middle, while Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah are set to earn spots in the starting lineup. Sokratis and Mesut Ozil are both fit, but they were left out of the Europa League squad.

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Injury wise, Rob Holding will be out for three weeks following a hamstring injury picked up in the warm-up before the Manchester City defeat, while Pablo Mari is just over a week away from resuming full training.Ĭalum Chambers is on a similar recovery path having now resumed training, but a decision on his fitness will likely come after the coming international break, Shkodran Mustafi, however, if available for selection. We can expect to see a vastly different Arsenal side to the one who fell to defeat against Manchester City last time out, as Arteta is expected to ring the changes at the Allianz Stadion. Predicted Arsenal XI vs Liverpool: One change from NLDįirst up for the Gunners is a trip to the beautiful city of Vienna to take on last season’s Austrian Bundesliga runners up.

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Handed a group featuring Rapid Vienna, Dundalk and Molde, it’s fair to say the draw has been kind to Arsenal, although football across the continent is never easy, never predictable, nor ever a foregone conclusion. With hopes of reaching the top four still at the forefront of Mikel Arteta’s plans, the opportunity to return among Europe’s elite via the Europa League provides a route back to the Champions League that must be taken seriously. This Premier League season is already staking a claim for becoming the most ridiculous in history, with enough mind-boggling results to fill an entire campaign, let alone five match weeks. But while it’s not the ideal competition, the value of being in Europe can’t be understated both financially and logistically.

By Ross Kennerley 1 year ago Follow TweetĪrsenal travel to Rapid Vienna for their Europa League group stage opener on Thursday.Īn FA Cup success over Chelsea back on August 1st granted Arsenal the chance to compete in Europe once more.