Tag: Olympiacos vs Arsenal

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Willian of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)

Pepe and Willian start: How Arsenal could line up vs Olympiacos

After a frustrating draw away to Burnley at the weekend, let's take a look at our Arsenal predicted lineup to face Olympiacos in the Europa League.
Olympiacos F.C. v Arsenal UEFA Europa League Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side s third goal during the UEFA Europa League match at Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus Copyright: Focus Imagesx FIL

Arsenal’s Jekyll and Hyde broken down: Analysing their weirdness

Why are Arsenal such a weird team? That's a question we try to answer as we look back over the tactics of Arsenal's 3-1 win vs Olympiacos
Olympiacos F.C. v Arsenal UEFA Europa League Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side s third goal during the UEFA Europa League match at Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus Copyright: Focus Imagesx FIL

Why Mohamed Elneny’s Olympiacos goal was no accident

Mohamed Elneny's vital goal against Olympiacos on Thursday night was no accident, as the midfielder has specifically been working on his shooting.
Burnley v Arsenal - Premier League - Turf Moor Arsenal s Martin Odegaard during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley. Picture date: Saturday March 6, 2021.Copyright: Jon Super

8.7: Arsenal’s highest-rated player against Olympiacos

Martin Odegaard was Arsenal's highest-rated player against Olympiacos on Thursday night as almost every outfield player racked up a decent score for a change.
17-10-2020, Arsenal's Thomas Partey. Copyright: Alex Livesey

2 new Arsenal contracts, injury returns and new problems: Arsenal news

Arsenal face Olympiacos in their Europa League last 16 second leg on Thursday night so what's in the media ahead of that game?

Latest: Mikel Arteta gives Emile Smith Rowe update pre-Olympiacos

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Emile Smith Rowe is now returning to full training, as they prepare to make a decision on his participation on Thursday.
Burnley v Arsenal - Premier League - Turf Moor Arsenal s Granit Xhaka looks dejected during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley. Picture date: Saturday March 6, 2021. Copyright: Peter Powell

Podcast #279: Arsenal’s foot-shooting skills finely honed

In an old gits' special, we try to remain philosophical over another Burnley balls up and hope it focuses Arsenal to avoid another Greek tragedy
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS: Ruben Semedo of Olympiacos during the UEFA Europa League match between PSV and Olympiacos at PSV Stadion on February 25, 2021. (Photo by Perry van de Leuvert/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

Olympiacos starter ruled out of Arsenal clash: Sokratis to take his place

Olympiacos defender Ruben Semedo will miss their Europa League tie against Arsenal through injury, opening a path for Sokratis Papastathopoulos to start.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal FC looks on during the Papa John's Trophy Second Round match between AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal U21 at Plough Lane on December 08, 2020. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Sokratis admits it will be special to face Arsenal

Sokratis Papastathopoulos says it will be a special game for him facing up against Arsenal with Olympiacos, after the Europa League Round-of-16 draw.
Olympiakos' Portuguese coach Pedro Martins reacts ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Olympiakos at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London, on November 26, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / IKIMAGES / AFP / Getty Images)

Olympiacos boss Martins: Arsenal have improved a lot

Olympiacos boss Pedro Martins admits Arsenal have improved a lot, but he still hopes to achieve qualification to the next round of the Europa League.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after he scores the opening goal of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between Olympiakos and Arsenal at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, near Athens, on February 20, 2020.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Olympiacos: Saka shines again

Arsenal return to London with an away win under their belts, overcoming Olympiacos 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Alexandre Lacazette.
Olympiakos' Portuguese coach Pedro Martins attends a press conference at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on November 25, 2019, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group B football match against Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP / Getty Images)

Olympiacos boss Pedro Martins: We are here to fight

Olympiacos manager Pedro Martins promises his team are ready to fight, despite the difficulties he expects to face from Arsenal.
Pablo Mari with Arsenal (Photo via Twitter / PabloMV5)

Arsenal team news for Olympiacos: Mari, Özil, Torreira

Arsenal travel to Greece for their game against Olympiacos on Thursday, and Pablo Mari is among those available for selection.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring their fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 16, 2020.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Olympiacos: Lacazette to start

Arsenal face Olympiacos in their Europa League Round-of-32 first leg on Thursday, on the back of a big win over Newcastle United.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: David Luiz of Arsenal discusses with Sokratis of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Can Arsenal’s defence hold up in Europe?

It has a been a thoroughly disappointing season so far for the Gunners, but the Europa League still offers the hope of significant silverware, and, perhaps more important, a back door into the Champions League next season. But is their defence up to the job?