Arsenal and Villarreal go head-to-head tonight in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final meeting.
Gunners coach Mikel Arteta comes up against predecessor Unai Emery as the Premier League and La Liga teams bid for a spot in the final against either Manchester United or Roma.
Villarreal went on a club-record 19-game unbeaten run after Emery’s arrival and sit seventh in the Spanish top flight.
FOLLOW LIVE: Villarreal vs Arsenal
Arsenal will look to reach the Europa League’s showpiece fixture in their place, three years after their final defeat by Chelsea, amid speculation over a potential takeover bid from Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and former Gunners Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match:
When is it?
The game will kick off at 8pm BST.
How can I watch it?
The match will air live on BT Sport 3. Subscribers can also stream the action live on the broadcaster’s website and app.
Line-ups
Villarreal: Asenjo; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Estupinan; Chukwueze, Parejo, Capoue, Trigueros; Moreno, Alcacer
Arsenal: Leno; Chambers, Holding, Gabriel, Xhaka; Partey, Ceballos; Saka, Odegaard, Pepe; Lacazette
Odds
Villarreal: 6/4
Draw: 15/8
Arsenal: 23/10
Prediction
A cagey first leg, with Arsenal taking the lead but letting the hosts back into the tie late on. Villarreal 1-1 Arsenal.
