ARSENAL get their Champions League campaign underway TONIGHT as they travel to Spain to take on Athletic Bilbao.
The Gunners went the furthest of the English sides in last year’s elite European competition.
GettyArsenal secured a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday[/caption]
GettyViktor Gyokeres scored his third in Arsenal red on the weekend[/caption]
Mikel Arteta‘s men made it to the semi-finals before they were knocked out by eventual winners PSG over two legs.
Arsenal will be hoping to build on last term’s European performance as they aim to claim the first Champions League title in their history.
The North London outfit have got off to a good start domestically, winning three of their opening four Premier League games – with their only loss coming away at champions Liverpool.
Arsenal secured a 3-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest last time out, but Arteta was dealt an early blow in the first half.
Captain Martin Odegaard was forced off after just 17 minutes on Saturday and the Norwegian will play no part in tonight’s Champions League opener.
Why is Martin Odegaard not playing for Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao?
Odegaard has been left at home ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Bilbao in Spain.
It comes as a precaution after the attack-minded midfielder suffered another shoulder issue during the Gunners’ 3-0 win over Forest at the weekend.
AlamyMartin Odegaard was forced off with another shoulder injury against Nottingham Forest[/caption]
Odegaard is one of several key players unable to make the trip to Bilbao, with Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Ben White all missing for their Champions League opener.
How to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal
Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal will take place on Tuesday, September 16.
Kick off is at 5.45pm BST.
The Champions League clash will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
TNT Sports customers can live stream the match via the discovery+ app/website.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
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