Arsenal can make it six home Europa League wins in a row when they welcome Standard Liege to north London on Thursday night.
The Gunners reached the final of the tournament last season, winning six of their seven matches in front of their own fans with the only minor blemish being a 0-0 draw against Sporting.
Standard were perhaps unlucky to be knocked out in the group stages of last season’s Europa League, with the Belgians finishing third on 10 points, and kicked off their campaign this time around with a 2-0 home win over Vitoria Guimaraes.
Arsenal vs Standard Liege Latest Odds
bet365 offer 4/11 (1.36) that Arsenal make it two wins from two in the Europa League this season, following their 3-0 triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt two weeks ago.
Standard Liege have never won in England and have lost twice to the Gunners in north London, so it is no surprise to see bet365 go 13/2 (7.50) that they break that duck.
In fact, the only time the Belgians have avoided defeat in England was back in 2008 when they secured a 2-2 draw against Everton and it is 17/4 (5.25) that this clash ends in a stalemate too.
Arsenal vs Standard Liege Team News
Alexandre Lacazette is unlikely to be fit but there could be chances for the likes of Joe Willock, Bukayo Sako and Reiss Nelson to impress.
Orlando Sa is the only absentee for Standard Liege so manager Michel Preud’homme has an almost full squad to pick his starting eleven from.
Arsenal vs Standard Liege Preview
Arsenal’s - and Unai Emery’s - stellar record in this tournament in recent years makes them difficult to oppose, especially at the Emirates Stadium.
Indeed, the Gunners have lost just one of the 14 home games they have played since the tournament rebranded into the Europa League, winning 10 of those.
As well, nine of those victories have come by a margin of two goals or greater and they will fancy their chances of repeating that trick against a Standard Liege side that have lost five of their last eight away games in all competitions.
Arsenal vs Standard Liege Tips and Predictions
Arsenal to win with a -1 handicap pays out at 10/11 (1.91) with bet365 and, given their excellent home record in this competition, offers good value ahead of this Thursday night clash.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Arsenal (-1) to win for a 2pt stake at bet365
