Arsenal take on Red Star Belgrade on Thursday (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal take on Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday night knowing that a victory will ensure qualification into the knockout stage.

However, given that the Gunners have already won their first three matchday ties, they can also afford to draw if BATE Borisov fail to beat Cologne.

Arsenal secured a win in the reverse fixture, after a dull affair.

However, Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Oliver Giroud sparked the game into life, with a wonder team goal finished off by Giroud’s acrobatics.

Arsenal head into the game in good form, after securing victories against Everton, Norwich and Swansea, coming from behind in each of those occasions.

When is Arsenal vs Red Star Belgrade?

Arsenal face Red Star Belgrade on Thursday 2 November at the Emirates Stadium.

The match will kick-off at 8.05pm.

Sead Kolasinac could miss the game against Man City (Picture: Getty Images)

Where can I watch Red Star Belgrade vs Arsenal and what channel is it on?

The match will be available to stream for free on BTSport.com via the enhanced video player.

BT Sport subscribers can tune in on TV on BT Sport 2/BT Sport 2 HD.

What is the team news?

Arsene Wenger will look to rotate his team from the one that played against Swansea.

Petr Cech should continue in goal as David Ospina nears a return after a groin injury.

There are injury concerns with Sead Kolasinac, and he is in a race to be fit for the clash against Manchester City on Sunday.

Oliver Giroud should also be recalled to the starting 11, along with Francis Coquelin, Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere – who have been staples in Arsene Wenger’s EFL Cup and Europa League sides.

Rob Holding, Mathieu Debuchy, Reiss Nelson, Chris Willock and EFL Cup hero, Eddie Nketiah, could also be involved.

What are the latest odds? (Courtesy of Betfair)

Arsenal – 1/3

Draw – 9/2

Red Star Belgrade – 8/1

Prematch stats

  • Olivier Giroud has been directly involved in eight goals in his last eight starts in Europe for Arsenal.
  • The Gunners are unbeaten in all six of their home UEFA Cup/Europa League games under Arsene Wenger.
  • Only eight teams have had more shots than Red Star (47) in the Europa League this season, but the Serbians have scored just two goals.

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