FC Zurich vs Arsenal

Teenage winger Marquinhos also starts, along with USA goalkeeper Matt Turner, though Emile Smith Rowe has joined Thomas Partey, Cedric Soares and Mohamed Elneny ...

The FC Zurich fans behind the goal are in fine voice. Follow the Europa League action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at Kybunpark! [Mikel Arteta](/topic/mikel-arteta) will be eager for his side to bounce back quickly in tonight’s early kick-off.

Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of this Europa League game between FC Zurich and Arsenal. The north London side are returning to European ...

Being in the Europa League is something of a booby-prize for Arsenal. Well, there are plenty of talking points that have arisen as a result of the team news. For those of you who don't already know, Arsenal will not be travelling to FC Zurich's Stadion Letzigrund this evening. Although, Arteta will be keen to manage his minutes ahead of the World Cup. The Romanian has also been entrusted by Arteta with a place on the bench this evening. So, does that make the Europa League an unnecessary distraction or a chance of more silverware? While many still don't feel Arteta's side are prepared to mount a meaningful title challenge, qualifying for the Champions League will certainly be the main aim. We have quite a lot of injuries as well and a small squad so it's important that everybody's at it and can perform to the highest level." They can certainly make amends for their struggles with a strong showing in the Europa League. The other teams drawn in Group A are also set to do battle in a few minutes' time. It's been a very pedestrian start to proceedings but that will suit Arsenal down to the ground. The north London side are returning to European competition after a year's absence, while Zurich have not played continental since the 2018-19 season.

Arsenal kick off their Europa League campaign on Thursday as they take on Swiss Super League side FC Zurich away at Stadion Letzigrund.

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Arsenal kick off their 2022/23 Europa League campaign with a Group A opener away at Swiss side FC Zurich on September 8.

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Arsenal will return to European action on Thursday night as they open up their Europa League campaign away to FC Zurich.The Gunners went without conti.

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Minute-by-minute report: How will Mikel Arteta's side fare on their first European excursion of the season? Find out with Will Unwin.

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