3 Arsenal players at risk of suspension as card-happy ref appointed for Napoli game

Romanian referee, Ovidiu Haţegan, will take charge of Arsenal’s trip to Napoli, assisted by Octavian Şovre and Sebastian Gheorghe, and additional officials Radu Petrescu and Sebastian Colţescu and the reserve referee Radu Ghinguleac.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Mario Rui of Napoli tackles Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal and S.S.C. Napoli at Emirates Stadium on April 11, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Italian press rate Mesut Ozil and Mohamed Elneny the same against Napoli

Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners against Napoli in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday night but they should have scored a lot more and killed the tie in this first leg.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal and S.S.C. Napoli at Emirates Stadium on April 11, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

He was simply unplayable: Arsenal player ratings as they destroy Napoli

Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners against Napoli in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday night but they should have scored a lot more and killed the tie in this first leg.

Arsenal v Napoli: Live blog

Live blog: UEFA Europa League, quater final first leg - Arsenal v Napoli, 8pm (UK), Emirates Stadium, London.
France's defender Bacary Sagna arrives at the French national football team training base in Clairefontaine near Paris, on March 20, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images

Bacary Sagna: Arsenal are my favourite team, they will beat Napoli

Ahead of Arsenal's game against Napoli, former Gunner Bacary Sagna has been talking about the game as well as his affection for the club he left in 2014.
Real Madrid's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti (R) and Sevilla's coach Unai Emery (L) gesture during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF vs Sevilla FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on February 4, 2015. AFP PHOTO/ DANI POZO

Napoli to exploit lack of defensive pace: Arsenal and Napoli predicted lineups

Arsenal v Napoli is almost upon us so let's take a look at how the two sides could line up.
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 24: David Ospina of Napoli celebrates his sides second goal during the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and SSC Napoli at Parc des Princes on October 24, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Great news for Arsenal as David Ospina declared fit for Napoli

David Ospina is back in training and hopes to face Arsenal in the Europa League according to his father, Hernan, in news that will warm the hearts of Arsenal fans everywhere.
Napoli's Italian forward Lorenzo Insigne celebrates after scoring an equalizer during the Italian Serie A football match Sassuolo vs Napoli on March 10, 2019 at the Mapei Stadium-Citta del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Bad news for Arsenal ahead of Napoli game

Napoli are set to welcome Lorenzo Insigne back into their squad for their Europa League tie with Arsenal that kicks off this Thursday.
Napoli's fans wave a giant flag showing former Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona prior the UEFA Champions League group F football match between SSC Napoli and Arsenal FC at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples on December 11, 2013. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

No other choice: Arsenal predicted XI v Napoli

Arsenal’s first leg Europa League quarter-final against Napoli is almost upon us so it’s time to try and work out who will start the game at Ashburton Grove on Thursday night.
Napoli's Italian forward Lorenzo Insigne celebrates after scoring an equalizer during the Italian Serie A football match Sassuolo vs Napoli on March 10, 2019 at the Mapei Stadium-Citta del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)

Massive boost for Napoli ahead of Arsenal game

Napoli are set to welcome Lorenzo Insigne back into their squad for their Europa League tie with Arsenal that kicks off this Thursday.
Napoli's fans wave a giant flag showing former Argentinian soccer star Diego Maradona prior the UEFA Champions League group F football match between SSC Napoli and Arsenal FC at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples on December 11, 2013. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

Carlo Ancelotti calls for Napoli improvement ahead of Arsenal after weekend disappointment

Carlo Ancelotti has called on his Napoli side to up their game ahead of their match against Arsenal after they drew 1-1 at home with Genoa on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal celebrates scoring his side's third goalwith Granit Xhaka during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Unai Emery delivers double blow for Arsenal ahead of Napoli game

Arsenal will face Napoli on Thursday night without Granit Xhaka or Laurent Koscielny after Unai Emery gave updates on the fitness of the two players.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Petr Cech of Arsenal celebrates at full-time of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal and Stade Rennais at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

UEFA issue fine after Arsenal’s match v Rennes

UEFA have fined Rennes €44,000 for pitch invaders, setting off flares and blocking stairways during their game against Arsenal.
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Double injury boost for Napoli with stars expected to return for Arsenal game

Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne, Vlad Chiriches and Amadou Diawara have all suffered injury blows ahead of the international break, but some are likely to return in time to face Arsenal.

Arsenal duo make Europa League Team of the Week

Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made it into the Europa League's Team of the Week, after their performances in the comeback victory over Rennes.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Cech explains why English clubs are doing well in Europe

Petr Cech believes English sides are doing so well in Europe because of the relentless competitiveness of the Premier League but what about all the years English clubs were crap in Europe?
PARMA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 24: Carlo Ancelotti head coach of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on February 24, 2019 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Carlo Ancelotti: Arsenal a ‘difficult but very fascinating challenge’

Carlo Ancelotti has called Napoli's quarter-final against Arsenal in the Europa League a 'difficult but very fascinating challenge'.
The Europa League trophy is displayed ahead of the competition's quarter-finals draw, on March 15, 2019 in Nyon. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts to Napoli draw: Let’s go!

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can't wait to face his friends in the Europa League quarter-final after Arsenal were drawn against Napoli.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal dons a Black Panther mask as he celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with Sead Kolasinac of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal and Stade Rennais at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

He can’t complete 90 minutes without a mistake: Player ratings vs Rennes

Arsenal progressed to the Europa League quarter-final with a 3-0 win over Stade Rennais FC on Thursday, overturning a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of the tie.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal and Stade Rennais at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

In-depth player ratings vs Stade Rennais: Arsenal complete comeback win to reach quarter-finals

Arsenal progressed to the Europa League quarter-final with a 3-0 win over Stade Rennais FC on Thursday, overturning a 3-1 defeat in the first leg of the tie.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Rennes get triple boost as Arsenal get a double

Rennes will welcome their captain Benjamin Andre back into their squad for the game against Arsenal after the player was suspended against Caen.
Rennes' supporters cheer for their team during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first leg football match between Stade Rennais FC and Arsenal FC at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, northwestern France on March 7, 2019. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP)

UEFA open proceedings after Rennes v Arsenal

UEFA have opened proceedings against Rennes after trouble at the game on Thursday night against Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Pitch invader during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal punished by UEFA

Arsenal have been handed a £13,000/€15,000 fine following the pitch invader and late kick-off of their home game against Qarabag in December.

Player ratings vs Stade Rennais FC: 10-man Arsenal suffer disappointing defeat

Arsenal scored an away goal before a red card and three goals conceded left them with a lot of work to do in the second leg once again.
WARSAW, POLAND - MAY 27: Unai Emery, coach of Sevilla kisses the trophy after the UEFA Europa League Final match between FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and FC Sevilla on May 27, 2015 in Warsaw, Poland. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Unai Emery eyeing fourth Europa League crown

It is rare for any manager to be labelled a specialist in a particular cup competition but that is exactly the burden that Unai Emery has to bear.
Arsenal's Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan (L) celebrates with Arsenal's Swiss defender Stephan Lichtsteiner after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 24, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / AFP)

Why UEFA switched Arsenal’s tie against Rennes

When Arsenal were drawn against Rennes in the Europa League they were pulled out of the hat first so should have been playing the second game away from home, so why aren't they?
ASEL, SWITZERLAND - MAY 18: In this handout image provided by UEFA, Unai Emery coach of Sevilla attends a press conference after the UEFA Europa League Final match between Liverpool and Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park on May 18, 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Handout/UEFA via Getty Images)

Rennes given massive helping hand ahead of Arsenal game

It is a question that has been asked many times of the Premier League and their answer has always been ‘no’ – will you move a domestic game to help an English team in Europe?
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal celebrates his team's first goal, an own goal scored by Zakhar Volkov of FC BATE during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 Second Leg match between Arsenal and BATE Borisov at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Player ratings vs BATE Borisov: Arsenal complete comfortable comeback with 3-0 win

After a terrible round-of-32 first leg against BATE Borisov made fans nervous of an early Europa League exit, Arsenal breezed through the second without any problems.
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery gestures during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between FC BATE Borisov and Arsenal FC in Borisov outside Minsk on February 14, 2019. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP / Getty Images)

Player ratings vs BATE Borisov: Arsenal screw up 1st leg and leave themselves tough...

Arsenal suffered a frustrating and rather embarrassing 1-0 defeat to BATE Borisov in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-32 clash on Thursday.
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: Aleksandr Hleb of FC BATE Borisov reacts during a press conference at BayArena on September 15, 2015 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Hleb re-signs with BATE Borisov, hopes to play ‘club of my heart’ Arsenal

Aleksander Hleb has renewed his contract with BATE Borisov and can't wait to face Arsenal in the Europa League, the 'club of his heart'.
Former Portuguese football player Ricardo Carvalho shows the slip of Arsenal FC during the draw for the round of 32 of the UEFA Europa League football tournament at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon on December 17, 2018. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Arsenal face ‘staffing crisis’ for Europa League tie

Arsenal are reportedly facing a ‘staffing crisis’ due to the early nature of their Europa League last-32 kick-off time against BATE Borisov.
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Arsenal set to face BATE Borisov again in Europa League Round of 32

Arsenal have drawn BATE Borisov in the Europa League Round of 32, after facing the Belarussian side in last year's competition.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scores the opening goal of the game during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Europa League draw: When/where to watch, who are Arsenal likely to face?

Arsenal are in the draw for the Europa League round of 32 on Monday, so let's have a look at when and where to watch it, and which teams Unai Emery's side could end up facing.

Arsenal shouldn’t be in the Europa League says Qarabag boss

Gurban Gurbanov, manager of Qarabag, has said that Arsenal should not be in the Europa League because they are simply too good for the competition.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Arsenal team pose for a picture ahead of the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

UEFA open case against Arsenal because of 3-minute delay

UEFA have opened a case against Arsenal after the kick-off of Thursday’s match against Qarabag in the Europa League was delayed by three minutes.
Qarabag's Azerbaijan defender Gara Garayev (L) vies with Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka during their UEFA Europa league Group E football match between Arsenal and FK Qarabag at the Emirates stadium in London on December 13, 2018. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP / Getty Images)

Player ratings v Qarabag: Saka impresses as Arsenal win final Europa League group game

Arsenal played out a comfortable but lacklustre 1-0 victory over Qarabag on Thursday, in the dead rubber game at the end of the Europa League group stage.

Saka could make home debut for Arsenal against Qarabag

17-year-old Bukayo Saka could make his home debut when the Gunners face Qarabag at the Emirates on Thursday night.
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Arsenal get double injury boost ahead of Qarabag and Southampton, surgery scheduled for another

Arsenal welcomed Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey back to full training before the games against Qarabag in the Europa League and Southampton in the Premier League.
WARSAW, POLAND - MAY 27: Unai Emery, coach of Sevilla kisses the trophy after the UEFA Europa League Final match between FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and FC Sevilla on May 27, 2015 in Warsaw, Poland. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Will playing the Emery way secure Arsenal the Europa League trophy?

Is Unai Emery the man to end Arsenal’s 24-year dry spell in Europe?
Arsenal Emile Smith Rowe celebrates his scoring during UEFA Europa League, Group E, football match Vorskla FC vs Arsenal FC at the Olympiyski Stadium in Kiev on November 29, 2018. (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY / AFP / Getty Images)

Smith Rowe and Willock step up to star for the first team: Player ratings...

An Arsenal team of second-string players and youth stars had no trouble at all breezing past FC Vorskla on Thursday, winning the match 3-0 in Kiev.