Arsenal v Lille: Champions League
Lovely night for football, this. About 16C as I type, dipping very slightly perhaps to 15C by the final whistle. No risk of rain. That’s the Met Office’s predictions, not my own. From where I’m sitting, all I can say is that the night looks dark.
TL;DR
- Arsenal and Lille are playing each other for the first time in the Champions League.
- Olivier Giroud, who previously played for Arsenal, returns to his former club.
- Giroud described his return as a "special moment" and a "blessing".
- Arsenal has made five changes to their team, including young players on the bench.
- Lille is second in Ligue 1, with a similar record to Arsenal in the Premier League.
- Arsenal is dealing with injuries to Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi.
- The weather forecast is mild with no risk of rain.