Arsenal Europa League fixtures: Koln at home up first in Lukas Podolski derby as Gunners finish by hosting BATE Borisov
A double-header against Red Star Belgrade will be held between the games against Koln and BATE
ARSENAL have been drawn with 1.FC Koln, BATE Borisov and Red Star Belgrade in a challenging Europa League group.
The Gunners will face three very different challenges as they break new ground in Europe.
Koln - the club where Lukas Podolski made his name - have proven themselves very competitive in a strong Bundesliga, finishing 5th last season.
BATE Borisov are a team with Champions League experience and have won the last eleven Belarussian championships.
And 1991 European champions Red Star boast one of the most intimidating atmospheres in Europe.
Full Arsenal fixtures
14/9/2017 - Arsenal vs Koln
28/9/2017 - BATE Borisov vs Arsenal
19/10/2017 - Red Star Belgrade vs Arsenal
2/11/2017 - Arsenal vs Red Star Belgrade
23/11/2017 - Koln vs Arsenal
7/12/2017 - Arsenal vs BATE Borisov