Arsenal start their 2022/23 Europa League campaign with a trip to face Swiss giants FC Zurich in their first European game of the season
The Gunners fell at the final hurdle in their push to secure a UEFA Champions League qualification spot last season as they gear up for another Europa League adventure.
Arsenal's winning start to the Premier League season came to an end away at rivals Manchester United last weekend and Mikel Arteta faces a demanding run of games this month.
Hosts FC Zurich, under new boss Franco Foda, are aiming to defend their Swiss Super League title in 2022/23.
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What time is FC Zurich vs. Arsenal?
FC Zurich play host to Arsenal at Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland.
It kicks off at 17:45 p.m. BST on Thursday, September 8.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Thu, Sep 8 | Thu, Sep 8 | Thu, Sep 8 | Fri, Sep 9 |
| Time | 17:45 BST | 12:45 ET | 12:45 ET | 02:45 AEST |
How to watch FC Zurich vs. Arsenal
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | BT Sport | Paramount+ | - | - |
| Streaming | BT Sport | TUDN.com | DAZN | Stan Sport |
UK: Matches are carried across BT Sport streaming and TV platforms.
USA: Selected matches are televised on Paramount+ channels can be streamed on TUDN.com.
Canada: Europa League games can be streamed live and on demand exclusively via DAZN.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream matches live and on demand on Stan Sport.
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FC Zurich vs. Arsenal lineups
Foda is without Ilan Sauter through injury and Bogdan Vyunnyk is only fit enough for a place on the bench against the Gunners.
FC Zurich starting lineup (3-5-2): Brecher (GK) — Aliti, Kryeziu, Kamberi — Guerrero, Selnæs, Krasniqi, Džemaili, Boranijašević — Okita, Aiyegun.
Thomas Partey and Mo Elneny both miss the trip to Switzerland, with Emile Smith-Rowe remaining in London, as Arteta rings the changes.
Arsenal starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Turner (GK) — Tierney, Holding, Gabriel, Tomiyasu — Lokonga, Xhaka — Martinelli, Vieira, Marquinhos — Nketiah.
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FC Zurich vs. Arsenal betting odds
Despite suffering a first defeat of the season away at Old Trafford last weekend, Arteta's side have impressed in the opening weeks of the season, and they will be confident of a straightforward win away in Zurich.
| UK (Sky Bet) | USA (DraftKings) | Canada (Sports Interaction) | |
| FC Zurich Win | 19/2 | +750 | 8.50 |
| Draw | 19/4 | +500 | 5.46 |
| Arsenal Win | 1/4 | -310 | 1.28 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 1/2 | -195 | 1.51 |
| Both Teams to Score | 4/5 | -110 | 1.82 |
