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FC Koln vs Arsenal - as it happened: Hosts snatch surprise victory after Sehrou Guirassy penalty

Re-live all the action from Cologne

Thursday 23 November 2017 11:28 EST
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Arsenal arrive in Cologne on the back of a morale-boosting victory over their north London rivals Tottenham and are close to securing their progress to the knockout stages of the Europa League.

A win in Germany will ensure they go through and claim top spot in Group H, having already amassed 10 points from their opening four matches.

Koln are having a dreadful season, stuck at the bottom of the Bundesliga with only two points and four goals to show from 12 league games, and are rooted to the foot of the group.

Join Liam Corless for all the latest action from FC Koln vs Arsenal below.

What time does it start?

FC Koln vs Arsenal kicks off at 6pm GMT.

Where can I watch it?

It will be shown live on BT Sport 2.

It's a big game for?

Per Mertesacker. The German defender has struggled to establish himself in Arsene Wenger's first-choice defence this season, despite the manager opting for three centre-backs, and is expected to have the opportunity to start against Koln and issue a reminder of his qualities.

Per Metersacker in Arsenal training (Getty)
Per Metersacker in Arsenal training (Getty) (Getty Images / Stuart MacFarlane / Contributor)

Player to watch?

Timo Horn. The 24-year-old goalkeeper is already a legend in Cologne having joined the club in 2002 when he was only nine. He could face plenty of questions from Arsenal's attack this evening.

Form...

Koln LDLWLL

Arsenal WWWDLW

Odds...

Koln 2/1

Draw 12/5

Arsenal 13/10

7 years ago

Liam Corless23 November 2017 19:43
7 years ago

FC Koln 1-0 Arsenal

84' - Arsenal's Carabao Cup hero Eddie Nketiah replaces Mathieu Debuchy for the closing stages.

Liam Corless23 November 2017 19:43
7 years ago

FC Koln 1-0 Arsenal

89' - Lovely run. Reiss Nelson expertly jinks his way past three Koln defenders and into the penalty area but his finish lets him down and Timo Horn produces a comfortable save.

Liam Corless23 November 2017 19:49
7 years ago

FC Koln 1-0 Arsenal

90' - Four minutes of additional time to come at the end of the 90.

Liam Corless23 November 2017 19:51
7 years ago

FC Koln 1-0 Arsenal

90+2' - Good strike. Jack Wilshere connects well with a strike from distance but Timo Horn is equal to it and tips the ball behind for a corner.

Liam Corless23 November 2017 19:52
7 years ago

Liam Corless23 November 2017 19:53
7 years ago

Full-time - FC Koln 1-0 Arsenal

The final whistle goes and Arsenal have been beaten in Germany.

However, they have secured top spot in Group H regardless of tonight's result due to Red Star's draw against BATE.

Liam Corless23 November 2017 19:55

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