Arsenal vs Qarabag LIVE – Europa League preview, prediction, odds, how to watch on TV and stream online
Follow live coverage of Arsenal's final Europa League group match
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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal will play a second-string side against Qarabag this evening in their final group match, with Europa League qualification and top place in the group already secured.
Club captain Laurent Koscielny could make his first start for the Gunners since May having recovered from a ruptured Achilles. Unai Emery will leave it late to decide whether Mesut Ozil is fit enough to feature following his return to training after recovering from a back injury.
Emile Smith-Rowe is likely to continue his fine run in the Europa League and Aaron Ramsey is set to return to the side. Follow all the live action below:
When is it?
Arsenal vs Qarabag kicks-off at 8:00pm at the Emirates
Where to watch?
BT Sport will be showing live coverage on BT Sport 2 from 8:00. BT Sport customers can stream the live action online on the BT Sport website and app.
Odds
Arsenal to win:
Qarabag to win:
Draw:
Prediction
Arsenal 2-0 Qarabag: Emery will field a team of youngsters and they will do just enough to comfortably beat their opponents.
Vidi 1-1 Chelsea (Ampadu OG)
32 minutes
Vidi equalise almost immediately. A corner is swung in, gets a flick on and comes off Ampadu last. It's unfortunate for the youngster, but a great response by the home side.
Vidi 1-1 Chelsea
34 minutes
Hudson-Odoi beats a couple of players and picks out Willian, who feeds Morata. The Spaniard's left-footed shot is deflected and goes wide of the near post.
Vidi 1-1 Chelsea
38 minutes
After a quiet opening 30 minutes, this game has really kicked into life. It seemed like Chelsea might go on to dominate having scored first, but Vidi's rapid reply was impressive. Still in the balance in Hungary.
Vidi 1-1 Chelsea
40 minutes
Nice link up play down the right between Hudson-Odoi and Zappacosta. The latter pulls the ball back but Vidi manage to clear. Moments later, Hudson-Odoi puts in another dangerous ball, which Morata directs towards goal. He went down injured in his attempt to score, though, and there's a pause in play as he receives treatment.
Vidi 1-1 Chelsea
42 minutes
Caballero is forced into a flying save to deny Nego, who might feel he should have done better there. Chelsea look a bit suspect defensively when Vidi get at them.
Vidi 1-1 Chelsea
45 minutes
Willian weaves his way past a couple of players and gets to the byline. His cross is poor and runs through to Zappacosta. He attempts a shot, which flies wide.
Vidi 1-1 Chelsea
45+1 minutes
Morata is off having picked up a knock. Giroud replaces him.
Half time: That's it for the first half. Chelsea have dominated the ball, but are yet to really stamp their authority on the game. Vidi will be the happier of the two sides at the break.
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