UEFA Europa League: How to watch Arsenal vs Standard Liege on October 02, 2019

October 2, 2019 By Ali M.

Topics: TV SCHEDULES, ARSENAL, STANDARD LIEGE, UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE

Arsenal resume their European campaign, this time hosting a club that have never won in a game in England. Check out our match preview for more info.

What is the form of Arsenal compared to Standard Liege?

Arsenal head into this game on the back of the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, a disappointing or befitting result from their trip to Man United, depending on who you ask. This means the Gunners have still not lost a single game besides their 3-1 defeat Anfield. They kicked off their European campaign with a 3-0 win over Frankfurt.

As for Standard Liege, they too head into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw, theirs coming against Sporting Charleroi. Prior to that draw, they were on a four-game winning streak.

Arsenal vs Standard Liege head-to-head record

Arsenal have crossed paths with Standard Liege on four previous occasions, with the Gunners winning every single encounter. In fact, the north London giants won one of those match-ups 7-0, which stands as Arsenal’s biggest away win in Europe.

Games played: 4

Arsenal wins: 4

Standard Liege wins: 0

Team news

After the 1-1 draw with Man Utd which saw Kieran Tierney fail to make the squad, many began fearing he suffered an injury setback. However, that is not the case and the Scottish full-back could start Thursday’s game, alongside Hector Bellerin.

Elsewhere, Ozil and Martinelli can expect playing time. Shkodran Mustafi and Rob Holding are to viable options in defense for Emery, as the Spaniard could change things up in Europe.

As for the away side, they will be without the services of Orlando Sa and Orlando Sa only. Anthony Limbombe, meanwhile, is expected so start for the Belgian side.

Key stats

Arsenal have never lost a single home game against a Belgian club, winning three and drawing in a recent Emirates Stadium clash with Anderlecht.
Standard Liege, meanwhile, have never won in seven trips to England. In fact, a 2-2 draw at Everton in 2008/09 was the only time they avoided a defeat.
The Gunners have not conceded home or away in any of their last six group encounters.
Emery’s side have won six of their last seven games in this competition, the final defeat against Chelsea last season being their sole loss.