ARSENAL make the trip to Ireland to face Dundalk in the Europa League tonight.
The Gunners have been in horrible form in the league, but have won five out of five in the Europa League this season.
- Kick-off: 5.55pm GMT
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- Giacomo Pisa
REPORTED ARSENAL LINEUP
Here's how Mikel Arteta is reportedly lining his side up for tonight's clash.
Runarrson, Chambers, Mari, Mustafi, Cedric, Willock, Elneny, Maitland-Niles, Smith-Rowe, Nketiah, Pepe
- Giacomo Pisa
GOOD ON THE ROAD
Arsenal are unbeaten in eight away major UEFA European games (W6 D2), their longest run since March 1995 (also eight in a row).
The Gunners have never gone nine without a defeat on the road, a record Dundalk will be looking to prevent happening tonight.
- Giacomo Pisa
LAST TIME OUT
Here's a look at the action from when the two sides faced off at the Emirates in October.
Dundalk proved to be stubborn for much of the first half, before three quick fire goals from Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock and Nicolas Pepe secured all three points for the Gunners on the night.
- Giacomo Pisa
BARREN SPELL
Dundalk have lost nine of their last 10 home major UEFA European matches (W1), losing four in a row in the Europa League since winning 1-0 against Maccabi Tel Aviv in September 2016.
- James Orr
GROUP B
The state of play in Group B, with the Gunners already through as group winners. Dundalk have yet to register a point.
The draw takes place on Monday afternoon, from midday.
Group B table - James Orr
TALE OF THE TAPE
Tonight Arsenal will have to deliver against the highly-motivated Irish champions in their final Group B clash.
Mikel Arteta may well have an eye on recovering his side's league position, and could field some youngsters this evening, having already won the group.
But, despite already being eliminated, Dundalk will look to cause an upset, as they cherish the plum tie of their European adventure.
How Arsenal and Dundalk compare - James Orr
GUNNERS TEAM NEWS
With qualification already assured, Mikel Arteta is set to ring the changes.
Emile Smith Rowe scored off the bench against Rapid Vienna and could start, while Nicolas Pepe is expected to feature as he continues to serve a domestic suspension.
Mikel Arteta is likely to heavily rotate his side But there will be no place for Thomas Partey who limped off in the North London derby defeat to Spurs.
Dundalk have a clean bill of health as they look to pick up a shock win over the Gunners.
Michael Duffy and Patrick Hoban are both in contention and pushing for starts.
- James Orr
WELCOME ABOARD
ARSENAL travel to Irish side Dundalk in the final Europa League group game TONIGHT.
In the reverse match the Gunners beat Dundalk 3-0 at the Emirates.
The north Londoners have failed to win in their last four league matches, but the same can not be said for the Europa League, in which the Gunners have won all five games.
Expect Mikel Arteta to unleash a few unfamiliar faces tonight with Arsenal already in Monday afternoon’s big draw for the next phase.
And Arteta has also admitted that pressure is increasing after their torrid league form.
The Spaniard, 38, said: "The demands for this football club are the highest.
"We are not getting the results in the league that we all expect, of course the pressure is increasing.
"But more than the pressure, I would say the responsibility of all of us to make it happen next Sunday [against Burnley] and start winning football matches, which is the most important thing.
"I always work harder [under pressure]. I sleep less and I try to encourage everybody that is next to us to be positive and to believe in what we do."
We’ll be bringing you ALL of the updates from the Europa League clash tonight…
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