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Robert Hynes

What time and channel is Valencia v Arsenal on in Ireland? TV information, betting odds and more

Arsenal bring a lead into their Europa League semi-final second leg clash against Valencia tonight.

The Gunners defeated the Spaniards 3-1 at the Emirates seven days ago, but know things could be tougher away from home.

The winners here will face either Chelsea or Eintracht Frankfurt in the final.

Here's everything you need to know about Valencia v Arsenal:

Where and when is it?

The match takes place at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia on Thursday, May 9.

(Getty Images)

What time is kick-off?

It will get underway at 8pm.

What channel is it on?

BT Sport 2 will show the game live with their coverage getting underway at 7.15pm.

You can also follow all the action with The Irish Mirror's live blog.

Quotes corner

Arsenal coach Unai Emery: “When I was here at Valencia, the primary objective was to get a Champions League place. But when I went to Sevilla, the president said, ‘Have you been in a final?’ I said, 'No.' He said, 'You’ll see what that is like.’

“At Sevilla, that was what motivated us — that feeling of being about to play in a final. For Sevilla, that was bigger than getting a Champions League place. I feel pleased to have achieved the objective at Valencia – a Champions League place – and at Sevilla, which was to win titles.

"I feel privileged to have done both, to have that experience, and at Arsenal I want to bring all of that. I give this title a huge value, as a title.”

(AFP/Getty Images)

Unai Emery out to make Arsenal history in Europa League ahead of semi's decider 

Valencia manager Marcelino: "We are facing top-level players who have already shown us that they take advantage of any slip up, so the objective is not to make any more errors that we don't usually make.

"It's beyond doubt that we'll have a better chance if Mestalla supports us from the start. We're going to go through difficult moments and we're going to need them.

"We're going into the game with the belief we can beat Arsenal, the players have transmitted that to me and I am convinced we have a chance."

Betting odds

Valencia win: 5/6

Arsenal win: 11/4

Draw: 11/4

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