Arsenal will hope to book their spot in the last 16 of the Europa League by finishing the job against Olympiacos tonight.
Last season's losing finalists hold a 1-0 advantage in the tie heading back to north London after striker Alexandre Lacazette notched a late winner at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus last week.
It was not a vintage display from the Gunners by any means, with Mikel Arteta unhappy with one or two defensive lapses that could have proved costly.
However, it sets them up as firm favourites to progress on home soil.
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Kick-off time: 8pm GMT
Head to head (H2H) history and results
Olympiacos wins: 4
Draws: 0
Arsenal wins: 5
Team news
Arsenal full-backs Cedric Soares and Kieran Tierney are aiming to be back in full training by the end of the month after respective knee and shoulder injuries, though Calum Chambers (ruptured ACL) is a long-term absentee.
Hector Bellerin (tight groin) returned against Everton along with Mesut Ozil (personal reasons) and Lucas Torreira (illness), with that trio having sat out the first leg last Thursday.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos was an unused substitute against the Toffees after suffering a knee issue against Olympiacos, while Sead Kolasinac is facing more time out with a shoulder injury described as "significant".
January arrival Pablo Mari is still awaiting his Arsenal debut, meanwhile.
Olympiacos boss Pedro Martins will have to cope without suspended centre-back Ruben Semedo after his first-leg yellow card.
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Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Olympiacos
Arsenal were not at their best in the first leg in Greece, but they are scoring plenty of goals in front of their own fans at present with a 4-0 drubbing of Newcastle followed by a chaotic 3-2 win over Everton that also highlighted their ongoing defensive frailties.
Arteta's side are unbeaten in 10 matches across all competitions and have yet to lose at all in 2020, racking up three wins in the space of seven days last week.
In the midst of a dominant domestic run that continued with a win over closest rivals PAOK on Sunday, Olympiacos have won only one of their last 12 knockout matches in Europe.
It is hard to see that record improving here.
rupprsz
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why do you guys always find all sorts of grammar to describe Arsenal? 3: 2 win over Everton was "chaotic" but Liverpool's 3:2 win over West Ham was fantastic, you will say they know how to grind out results in a difficult situation but when it is Arsenal you will quickly highlight the problem areas. The truth is no team is perfect and no two matches can be the same.
Wuwdelnpsz
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This tie is far from over. Arsenal needs to treat this game as a 0-0 draw from the first leg.
Bohcikstuy
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This is our most offensive team. Saka left wing auba in the middle and 3 creative midfielders.
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This is the worst team I have ever seen, be sure to concede 52goals
Jsmooth
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This is the winning team
mizbcdn
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Leno in goal please...Ozil, Laca, Auba upfront
Dopeinyz
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there are some of you who want arsenal to face relegation but pretends to be arsenal fans. what the hell is WILOCK doing in arsenal line up for now.
Honkey04
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This is our most offensive team. Saka left wing auba in the middle and 3 creative midfielders.
Tobiloba2390
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just dont play Willock
That guy need to be in Coventry city on long term loan
Mewcdlnos
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MARTINEZ, BELLERIN, SAKA,MUSTAFI, SOKRATIS,TORREIRA,CEBALLOS, MARTINELLI, PEPE, LACAZETTE, AUBAMEYANG.
Titi14
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just dont play Willock
cepinop
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#COYG
kohaknoprs
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arsenal
Adetunji01
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The best lineup for today #coyg
sehbeiloz
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GOOD LUCK BOYS
Vakcklntz
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team
Gunners4ever❤
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It's time to finish off Olympiakos. No need to show any desperation, just keep our heads cool and play a decent game. We should come out victorious. Come On You Gunners[Comeon][Comeon]