Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in contention for Arsenal's Europa League last-16 second leg against Olympiakos but Bukayo Saka faces late fitness test; follow with our dedicated live blog across Sky Sports' digital platforms
Thursday 18 March 2021 20:42, UK
Team news and stats ahead of Arsenal vs Olympiakos in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday; kick-off 5.55pm.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in contention to play in Arsenal's Europa League round-of-16 second-leg clash with Olympiacos on Thursday.
The captain was dropped for Sunday's win over Tottenham due to a breach in pre-match protocol but could return with the Gunners leading 3-1 on aggregate.
Bukayo Saka faces a late test on a hamstring issue but manager Mikel Arteta has no other injury concerns.
Olympiakos are without centre-backs Ruben Semedo and Avraam Papadopoulos, and winger Mario Vrousai for Thursday's second leg.
Manager Pedro Martins could also be without centre-back Ousseynou Ba, who is doubtful through injury.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists everything is positive after talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the club captain was dropped for Sunday's north London derby win over a disciplinary issue.
However, it is now up to the player to show there is no lingering issue and Olympiakos, whom they lead 3-1, offer that chance.
Attitude rather than individual performance will be more important on the night as the Gabon striker must prove a point.
"We talked, everything has been resolved in a really positive way. So we move forward," Arteta revealed ahead of the game.
"Everybody has to obviously perform at the highest level to earn his place in the team and there is no exceptions there.
"We will try and put a really competitive team out to try and win the game."
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In the latest Pitch to Post Review show, Jasper Taylor is joined by Sky Sports News reporter Roger Clarke and SkySports.com senior football journalist Gerard Brand to discuss the weekend's action.
PART 1: North London derby | Lamela's Rabona | Why were Spurs so negative? | Arteta's ruthless Aubameyang call | Smith Rowe for Euro 2020 squad? (01:34)
PART 2: Is the top four fixed in place? | What on earth is the Europa Conference League? | Can a side finishing fourth not make CL? (22:28)
PART 3: Tim Thornton on Sheffield United | Why did Chris Wilder leave? | What next for the Blades? | What are Wilder's prospects? (39:00)
PART 4: Performance, performer and goal of the weekend | Jasper's teaser answer (51:10)