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Olympiakos vs Arsenal kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, odds and team news


Mikel Arteta is taking the Europa League very seriously as Arsenal boss (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal travel to Greece on Thursday night to take on Olympiakos in the first leg of their Europa League last 32 tie.

The Gunners are taking the competition very seriously under new boss Mikel Arteta, as winning it could provide their best chance to book a spot in next season’s Champions League.

It will not be easy for them as the Greeks are on an 18-match unbeaten run, last losing to Tottenham in the Champions League in November.

Olympiakos also held Spurs to a 2-2 draw when they hosted the Premier League outfit in the group stage in September.

What time is Olympiakos vs Arsenal?

The match kicks-off at 8pm on Thursday 20 February at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.

What TV channel is Olympiakos vs Arsenal on and is there a live stream?

BT Sport 2 will be showing the game live with coverage starting following Manchester United’s clash with club Brugge, which kicks-off at 5.55pm.

Subscribers can stream the match on BT Sport Player or watch on the BT Sport app.

Olympiakos vs Arsenal odds

13/8 Olympiakos
5/2 Draw
9/5 Arsenal

Odds courtesy of Betfair

Olympiakos vs Arsenal team news

Mesut Ozil has been left at home by the Gunners because his wife is heavily pregnant and due to give birth imminently.

Lucas Torreira was taken ill on Wednesday and is unlikely to play.

Pablo Mari is in line to make his debut for the club after joining on loan from Flamengo last month and could start in defence.

Kieran Tierney and Cedric Soares are nearing a return to fitness but not yet ready for this game.

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