Arsenal kick off their Champions League campaign away at Athletic Club tonight as the Gunners go in search of their first title in the competition after last season’s heartbreak.
Mikel Arteta’s side lost out to eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals, after a sensational victory over Real Madrid at the quarter-final stage.
It meant Arsenal finished the season without silverware after falling short of a title challenge in the Premier League but the Gunners have invested heavily over the summer.
Arteta has looked to build a squad capable of competing across multiple fronts and it will be put to the test at Athletic, who finished fourth in LaLiga last season.
But the hosts will be without star forward - and reported Arsenal target - Nico Williams. Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Athletic Bilbao v Arsenal?
The Gunners kick off their Champions League campaign in the early slot on Tuesday, with their match in Bilbao starting at 5:45pm BST on Tuesday 16 September.
How can I watch it?
Athletic Bilbao v Arsenal will be shown live on TNT Sports and Discovery+, with coverage getting underway from 5pm.
Confirmed line-ups
Athletic Bilbao XI: Simon; Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Adama; Vesga, Jauregizar; I. Williams, Sancet, Navarro; Berenguer.
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Merino; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze.
What is the team news?
Mikel Arteta has made just one change to the side that beat Forest 3-0 at the weekend, with the injured Martin Odegaard replaced by Declan Rice.
Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze make their Champions League debuts, while the previously injured duo of William Saliba and Christian Norgaard return to the bench for the Gunners.
Ernesto Valverde has made four changes to the side that lost to Basque rivals Alaves last week. In defence, Jesús Areso and Yuri Berchiche are replaced at full-back by Andoni Gorosabel and Adama Boiro.
In midfield, Mikel Vesga comes in to partner Mikel Jauregizar, while up top Gorka Guruzeta makes way for Alex Berenguer, with Robert Navarro coming into the side on the wing.
