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Unai Emery begins his Europa League campaign with Arsenal against Ukranian minnows Vorskla Poltava.
Nothing screams ‘Europa League’ more than Vorskla Poltava, but the game represents an opportunity for Emery to thrust some of his young guns into the spotlight.
Securing a top four finish this season will be a tough nut to crack. A Europa League triumph in May would ensure a return to the Champions League and it may just be Arsenal’s best chance.
On their way to the semi-final last term, the Gunners lost at home to Ostersunds, but they did win four of their seven fixtures at the Emirates Stadium. The north Londoners are also unbeaten against Ukrainian opposition in front of their own supporters, winning four of five such matches in the Champions League.
Unai Emery is expected to make a host of changes Thursday night
Following Reiss Nelson’s loan move to Hoffenheim, Emile Smith Rowe is the latest new prodigy of the year. As usual, he has all the potential in the world, but it’s important to manage expectations.
Unlike Arsenal, Vorskla will have to go with their strongest team if they intend to get anything out of the game.
Their danger men include Nicolas Careca and Vladyslav Kulach, the former a striker signed from Gremio on a temporary deal and the latter an attacking midfielder on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk.
Match details
Kick off: Thursday 20 September, 8pm at the Emirates
TV channel: BT Sport 2, while subscribers can live stream the game on BTSport.com and the BT Sport app
Referee: Bart Vertenten (BEL)
Form: Arsenal WWWLL,
Vorskla WWLWL
Odds: Arsenal 1/14, Draw 6/1, Vorskla 20/1
