Arsenal vs Lens: Live, kick-off time, team news, where to watch UEFA Champions League

A draw with Lens will guarantee Arsenal a spot in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. But they may take this opportunity to avenge their earlier loss. Mikel Arteta's side are four points clear of PSV and Lens on top of Group B. They are back at Europe's top table for the first time in seven years this season.

In their first meeting on October 3, Lens defeated Arsenal 2-1. Elye Wahi shocked the French side as he scored the winner.

Kick-off Time, Venue

Arsenal will host Lens on Wednesday, November 29 at the Emirates Stadium. The match will kick off at 20:00 GMT.

Where to watch

TNT Sports will broadcast the match live. The Arsenal v Lens match will be live on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate. It will be available for live streaming on Discovery+ in the UK.

Team news

Arsenal will be able to begin on a positive note as they earned a 3-1 victory over Burnley in their last match. They will also be buoyed by the fact they went away to Brentford and beat them in the Carabao Cup earlier in the season.

David Raya not to play

Mikel Arteta has already clarified that Aaron Ramsdale will start that game as David Raya is ineligible to face his parent club. With this match, Ramsdale will get his first Premier League match since September 3.

Gabriel is most likely to start for the Gunners alongside William Saliba. Oleksandr Zincenko, who saw his Ukraine side fail to qualify automatically for Euro 2024, is set to play on the left side of the back four.

Midfield and Declan Rice could start for the 13th successive Premier League game. He has made an impressive start, he may play alongside Jorginho and Martin Odegaard in midfield against Brentford.

FAQs:

How are Arsenal ranked in the UEFA Championship before their match against Lens?
Arsenal are four points clear of PSV and Lens on top of Group B. They are back at Europe's top table for the first time in seven years this season. A draw with Lens will guarantee Arsenal a spot in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Why David Ray will miss Arsenal against Lens on Wednesday?
Mikel Arteta has already clarified that Aaron Ramsdale will start that game as David Raya is ineligible to face his parent club. With this match Ramsdale will get his first Premier League match since September 3.