Lille are back at UEFA’s top table this season after struggling in the Europa League last year, where they were knocked out by Aston Villa in the last-16. Their journey to north London tonight will reunite striker Olivier Giroud with the Arsenal faithful, though, for the first time since 2020. The Gunners, however, are expected to be without Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie this evening after they suffered injuries following Saturday’s victory over Leeds. Follow all the latest from Arsenal vs Lille below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
