UEFA Europa League: How to watch Arsenal vs Vitoria Guimaraes live on October 24, 2019

October 24, 2019 By Ali M.

Topics: TV SCHEDULES, ARSENAL, Vitoria Guimaraes, UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE

The Gunners will return to action in Europe after their disappointing defeat to Sheffield over the weekend. Check out our match preview for more info.

What is the form of Arsenal compared to Guimaraes?

Arsenal head into this fixture on the back of their disappointing 1-0 loss at Sheffield. It was their first defeat in nine games, but those nine games have included a few disappointing results, including three draws. In Europe, however, the Gunners boast a perfect record.

As for Vitoria Guimaraes, they head into this tie on the back of a two-game losing streak. In fact, the Portuguese outfit have won only two of their last five games, drawing once. In the Europa League, they are yet to pick up a point.

Arsenal vs Vitoria Guimaraes head-to-head record

This is the first time these two sides are meeting. However, Arsenal are no strangers to clubs from Portugal. The Gunners have lost only once in six games (W4, D1), going unbeaten in their last five games without conceding a single goal.

Team news

Alexandre Lacazette could start after making his return in the game against Sheffield. The Frenchman has overcome a nagging ankle issue and could use this match as a means to achieve full match fitness.

Gabriel Martinelli is a definite starter for the Gunners, with Emery opting to hand his younger players more playing time in Europe. The Brazilian has impressed since arriving in north London and put in an electric performance in their recent win over Standard Liège. Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin, who are yet to start a game in the Premier League despite returning to action before the international break, should make the lineup.

As for the away side, they are starring at a selection nightmare with as many as nine first-team players set to miss this trip to the Emirates Stadium. They are João Teixeira, Joseph Amoah, André André, Agu, Alhassan Wakaso, Víctor García, Falaye Sacko, Miguel Oliveira, and Jhonatan Luiz.