Europa League: Arsenal vs Vitoria SC match preview, news and updates

Arsenal succumbed to a disappointing 0-1 loss at Bramall Lane against newly-promoted Sheffield United earlier this week in the Premier League. Arsenal failed to challenge the Sheffield defence as Nicolas Pepe spurned a golden chance to give his side the equaliser on Monday night. As a consequence of that result, the pressure will once again be on Unai Emery and Co. as they play Portuguese side Vitoria SC in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening at the Emirates Stadium. Here is our take on both teams along with the predicted line-up.   

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Unai Emery is likely to give Arsenal academy graduates some much-needed playing time and help them gain some experience in the UEFA Europa League. However, all eyes will be on big summer signing Nicolas Pepe who is yet to convince the Gunners' fan following that he is worth the money spent on him in the previous transfer window. Meanwhile, Vitoria SC will be without the services of star attacking duo Andre Andre and Mubarak Wakaso. Will the Portuguese club snatch a win at the Emirates or will Arsenal.

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Arsenal predicted line-up
Martinez(GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Rob Holding, Shkodran Mustafi, Kieran Tierney, Lucas Torreira, Dani Ceballos, Nicolas Pepe, Joe Willock, Bakayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli. 

Vitoria de Guimaraes predicted line-up
Douglas Jesus (GK), Lucas Soares, Edmond Tapsoba, Pedrao, Florent Hanin, Marcus Edwards, Denis Poha, Mikel Agu, Costa, Davidson, Leonardo Bonatini.

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