Europa League

Arsenal are looking to seal qualification for the Europa League knockout stages on Thursday night.

Cologne have been fined £53,000 by UEFA for the crowd trouble caused at the Emirates Stadium, while Arsenal escaped punishment.

The Europa League has, so far, been a fun and novel experience for Arsenal fans.

Arsene Wenger has said that he won’t sacrifice any competition this season despite the risks of injury that can occur due to Arsenal’s growing fixture list.

John Hartson believes Arsenal must win the Europa League if they want to qualify for the Champions League.

Theo Walcott has joked that it’s his team-mate’s fault that he was constantly offside against Cologne.

Alexandre Lacazette has claimed that nobody is hungrier than him to win the Europa League.

Hector Bellerin has given his verdict following Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Cologne last night.

Arsenal opened their Europa League campaign with a 3-1 win over FC Cologne last night.ac

Arsenal fans think the Gunners have a better chance of winning the Europa League than finishing in the top four of the Premier League this season, according to a Twitter poll.

Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas believes the real test is yet to come for Alexis Sanchez, when the Gunners travel to face Chelsea on Sunday, rather than tonight’s Europa League clash with FC Koln.

Arsene Wenger likened Jack Wilshere’s extensive injury history to a person having suffered a car crash, intimating there may be psychological issues that have yet to be resolved.

FC Köln goalkeeper Timo Horn has revealed that he’s a bit of an Arsenal fan, while explaining why he turned down the chance to play for Liverpool when they approached him as a teenager.

Per Mertesacker is hopeful for a very successful end to his professional career, before he becomes academy manager at the end of the season.

Frank Lampard thinks Arsenal fans may find it a bit weird being in the Europa League after so many years of Champions League football, but he says supporters need to get behind the team now.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin will be out of action for three weeks, having picked up a hamstring injury in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth.

Arsene Wenger could leave out seven first-team players for Thursday’s Europa League clash, with Petr Cech, Laurent Koscielny, Alexandre Lacazette, Danny Welbeck, Mesut Ozil, Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey all missing training.

Arsenal fans have been reacting to the news that Jack Wilshere could be set to return for the Gunners on Thursday, and generally the response seems to be pretty positive.

Jack Wilshere and Alexis Sanchez are set to feature against Cologne on Thursday, according to reports. 

Hector Bellerin has said that Arsenal have all their attention on FC Köln, as the Europa League could ensure future participation in the Champions League.