Mikel Arteta’s men have their sights on a place in the top eight but need to overcome Monaco
Arsenal are in Champions League action
Arsenal are in Champions League action (PA Wire)
Arsenal hope to move one step closer to the Champions League knockout rounds as they host Monaco in the sixth round of fixtures during the new league phase.
Following a narrow 1-0 loss to Inter Milan, the Gunners responded with a 5-1 mauling of Sporting in their most recent European outing and can regain their position inside the top eight if they triumph this evening. Mikel Arteta’s men were held to a 1-1 draw against Fulham at the weekend with captain Martin Odegaard calling for “more aggression” in the final third and Arsenal seek to rediscover their form in front of goal.
Meanwhile, Monaco have also excelled during this European campaign and sit one place below Arteta’s side due to goal difference. A 3-2 defeat against Benfica halted their momentum but they will be confident of taking a positive result away from the Emirates Stadium.
Follow all of the Champions League action in our live blog below:
Arsenal vs Monaco LIVE
Arsenal take on Monaco in the Champions League with kick off at 8pm, live on TNT Sports
The Gunners hope to regain their place in the top eight but defeat would hand the advantage to their rivals
Monaco are in good form in Europe and sit one place behind Arsenal in the table
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A very good evening and welcome to The Independent’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Monaco. Both sides have made solid starts in the revamped league phase of the competition and a win for either tonight would represent a significant step towards a place in the top eight.
Kick off is at 8pm GMT.
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