Updated November 6th, 2019 at 21:51 IST
Europa League: Vitoria SC vs Arsenal match preview, updates and news
Arsenal will travel to Portugal to play Vitoria SC on Matchday four of the Europa League on Thursday night. Here is the match preview, updates and team news.
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Arsenal coach Unai Emery is being bombarded with criticism from pundits and fans alike. Arsenal have failed to win their last three Premier League matches (D2, L1). As a result, Unai Emery's position as head coach is being questioned as reports of Jose Mourinho's appointment continues to gain momentum. At such a crucial point in the season, Arsenal will travel to Portugal to play Vitoria SC on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Europa League. Here is our take on both teams along with the predicted line-up for the match in Portugal.
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Arsenal predicted line-up
Emiliano 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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Published November 6th, 2019 at 17:28 IST
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