rsenal must put the disappointment of their first Premier League loss behind them as they begin their Europa League conquest.
Clearly, the focus this season will be on domestic form after such a strong start to the campaign, though European football offers another avenue of success.
Should Mikel Arteta lead the club to only their third continental crown as well as push the Premier League’s leading teams all the way, major progress will have been made.
First up is a trip to FC Zurich on Thursday night.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
The Europa League group stage game is scheduled for a 5.45pm kick-off time on Thursday September 8, 2022.
Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich will host.
Where to watch FC Zurich vs Arsenal
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 2.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the game via the BT Sport app.
LIVE coverage: Get minute-by-minute updates through Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
FC Zurich vs Arsenal team news
Arteta has a growing list of injury concerns.
Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny are both unavailable, while Emile Smith Rowe will be assessed having appeared to pull up during a warm down after the loss to Manchester United.
Mikel Arteta has mounting injury concerns
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Rotation is expected, likely meaning starts for Fabio Vieira, Eddie Nketiah and Matt Turner.
FC Zuirch vs Arsenal prediction
Given Arsenal’s impressive form, an away win looks a safe bet.
Arsenal to win 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The two sides have never met in a competitive context.
