Team news and stats ahead of Molde vs Arsenal in the Europa League group stage on Thursday; kick-off 5.55pm.
Team news
David Luiz will return to the Arsenal squad for the Europa League tie against Molde. The Brazil defender missed Sunday's goalless Premier League draw at Leeds following the birth of his daughter.
Forward Nicolas Pepe, who was sent off in the second half, is available for the European fixture, but Bukayo Saka (dead leg) and Willian (calf) have not travelled to Norway.
Thomas Partey (thigh) is also sidelined, while Mohamed Elneny and Sead Kolasinac are unavailable following positive Covid-19 tests. Gabriel Martinelli (knee) is a long-term absentee.
Meanwhile, Molde striker Ohi Omoijuanfo is a doubt because of illness. Leke James could deputise, while Birk Risa is in contention to start at left-back.
How to follow
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sizairsty
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Arteta please try this against Wolves
BOzilCrushAGunner
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Another clean sheet for Runarsson. Congratulations Arsenal. Weldone players
nawadelmuz
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please let this boys practice how to shoot shot with accuracy
nawadelmuz
2
complete waste of money pepe
Gunners4ever❤
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that's why I want you to get ban again lol
Lol ok.
arsenalronaldo87
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Last time I was banned, it didn't happen because I said anything against Özil.
that's why I want you to get ban again lol
Gunners4ever❤
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AF should ban you again for typing ozil out
Last time I was banned, it didn't happen because I said anything against Özil.
arsenalronaldo87
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Hope Smith-Rowe comes on as a sub at the 60th or 65th minute.
AF should ban you again for typing ozil out
MUTINDO
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Go go boys.... Nyc selection for young Gunners
Gunners4ever❤
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U'r so sick but u will be OK soon
NO. WE WILL SIGN HIM.
Capeioru
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Should have replace Willock with Smith Rowe
He is such a talent that I hope he can remain fit and get game time. We need his direct play and pace. Same with Martinelli. Laca is history.
Gunners4ever❤
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Should have replace Willock with Smith Rowe
Hope Smith-Rowe comes on as a sub at the 60th or 65th minute.
OfficialGunner18
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The line ups have been announced and here it is👇
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Should have replace Willock with Smith Rowe
lord_henry-14
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I swear I will take the fck out of Arteta if we struggle against part time electrician's
EsseinEssein
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Aubameyang penalty wins arsenal goal of the month💔😔😭 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣their only goal
Gunners4ever❤
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The line ups have been announced and here it is👇
Gunners4ever❤
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Just keep fkn Messi away from The Arsenal.
Understandable, have a nice day👍
yassin009
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best of luck my team
Anti786
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Özil is not in our UEL squad, so stop whining now and start supporting Tottenham.
Just keep fkn Messi away from The Arsenal.
Anti786
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Viva Brazilia @ The Arsenal 👍🏻👌🏻💪🏻
Gunners4ever❤
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@Afy where tf are the Opta stats?? Why did they disappear like Özil has been disappearing in matches for us in recent years?
Gunners4ever❤
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Free Ozil
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Fr🅰️ud Özil is not the UEL squad and agent Willian is injured. Better to play Smith-Rowe/Willock and Pépé in their places.
Gunners4ever❤
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I will stop supporting Arsenal if Ozil is not playing Ernest in Sierra Leone
Özil is not in our UEL squad, so stop whining now and start supporting Tottenham.
Gunners4ever❤
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Congratulations to Aubameyang for winning Arsenal's Premier League Goal of the Month award for his penalty against Man Utd.
Bro[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] This would have been an epic joke if we didn't score any goals in the Europa League either😅
Gunners4ever❤
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Let's play this line up. Play Chambers and give him 65 minutes. We should be careful with how we are integrating him back into the team because he hasn't played a game for 11 months. Luiz should replace him when he comes off. Bring on Nketiah, Smith-Rowe and Balogun as subs late on in the game. If we are still yet to take the lead after 70 minutes, then bring on Aubameyang instead of Eddie and replace Cédric with Héctor. I want us to seal qualification tonight itself and make the remaining 2 games dead rubber. Then we'll be able to play those final games without pressure which will help us give chances to more fringe players. Come on you Gunners, our B team should be able to put in a shift against Molde at least. My prediction 2-0 win❤💪
Berchiche
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arsenal will win coyg
AlvinJr04
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let smith rowe play today
EmiiNiMonsta
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Congratulations to Aubameyang for winning Arsenal's Premier League Goal of the Month award for his penalty against Man Utd.
Lenesuyz
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I will stop supporting Arsenal if Ozil is not playing Ernest in Sierra Leone
Diocekrtz
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Free Ozil
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why include ozil
mmuthomi
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sevilla qualified to the last 16:Arteta be like
Banekrsyz
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Banekrsyz
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Free Ozil