UEFA Europa League 2018/19: Matchday 1
- Arsenal VS Vorskla
- Venue: Emirates
- Date: Thursday 20 September
- Kick-off time: 8pm BST
Arsenal journey in the 2018-19 Europa League will start on Thursday night, with the Gunners welcoming Ukrainian outfit Vorksla Poltava to the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal reached the semi-finals of the competition last season before losing to Atletico Madrid.
The Gunners have won their last three in the Premier League, however - beating West Ham United, Cardiff City and Newcastle United - and will be eyeing a fourth straight victory on Thursday night.
Vorskla secured their spot in this season's Europa League having managed to finish third in the Ukrainian Premier League last season.
Vasyl Sachiko's side will be more than aware of their underdog status entering the match but will feel that they have a chance of finishing second in a section which also includes Sporting Lisbon and Qarabag.
Arsenal stars Sead Kolansinac, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Carl Jenkinson and Laurent Koscielny will not participate in the game.
Possible Line-Ups
Arsenal:
Vorskla:
Shust; Perduta, Dallku, Chesnakov, Artur; Kobakhidze, Sharpar, Sklyar, Rebenok; Kulach; Careca
Betting & Match Odds
Arsenal are
priced at odds of winning 1.122 according to VBet, while a draw is available at 9.46. A win for Vorskla is priced at 21.00.
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