FC Zurich vs Arsenal

Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of this Europa League game between FC Zurich and Arsenal. The north London side are returning to European ...

Being in the Europa League is something of a booby-prize for Arsenal. Well, there are plenty of talking points that have arisen as a result of the team news. For those of you who don't already know, Arsenal will not be travelling to FC Zurich's Stadion Letzigrund this evening. Although, Arteta will be keen to manage his minutes ahead of the World Cup. The Romanian has also been entrusted by Arteta with a place on the bench this evening. So, does that make the Europa League an unnecessary distraction or a chance of more silverware? While many still don't feel Arteta's side are prepared to mount a meaningful title challenge, qualifying for the Champions League will certainly be the main aim. We have quite a lot of injuries as well and a small squad so it's important that everybody's at it and can perform to the highest level." They can certainly make amends for their struggles with a strong showing in the Europa League. The other teams drawn in Group A are also set to do battle in a few minutes' time. It's been a very pedestrian start to proceedings but that will suit Arsenal down to the ground. The north London side are returning to European competition after a year's absence, while Zurich have not played continental since the 2018-19 season.

Arsenal kick off their 2022/23 Europa League campaign with a Group A opener away at Swiss side FC Zurich on September 8.

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Soccer insider Brandt Sutton reveals his UEFA Europa League predictions for FC Zurich vs. Arsenal FC.

"Striker Eddie Nketiah could replace Gabriel Jesus up top and he's shown he can lead Arsenal's attack when given the chance," Sutton told SportsLine. The expert expects Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will change up his lineup following the league loss to Manchester United last weekend, but has full confidence a new lineup can get the job done in Switzerland. The latest Zurich vs. Sutton also has been on a roll with his best bets, going 133-99 in his last 232 [soccer picks](https://www.sportsline.com/soccer/articles/), returning nearly $3,000 for $100 bettors. The EPL club didn't participate in any European competition last year and will try to make a big impact as they open up on the road. [streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan](https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-22-10ahc3h). Arsenal odds from Caesars Sportsbook list Arsenal as the -360 favorite on the 90-minute money line, with Zurich as the +900 underdog. - Zurich vs. West Ham picks from SportsLine's soccer insider Brandt Sutton](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/zurich-vs-arsenal-odds-picks-soccer-insider-reveals-best-bets-for-uefa-europa-league-match-on-september-8/). A draw is priced at +460 and the over-under for goals is 3.5. [Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-22-10ahc3h). You can catch all the action when you [stream the match live on Paramount+](https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-22-10ahc3h).

Eddie Nketiah's second-half winner gave Arsenal a 2-1 victory over FC Zurich to begin their 2022-23 Europa League Group A campaign on Thursday night.

[Arsenal](/football/team?id=359) a 2-1 victory over FC Zurich to begin their 2022-23 Europa League Group A campaign on Thursday night. [Fidan Aliti](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/202173/Fidan-Aliti). [Marquinhos](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/297070/Marquinhos), the 19-year-old [who arrived at Arsenal from Sao Paulo](/football/soccer-transfers/story/4684833/arsenal-sign-marquinhos-from-sao-paulo-on-long-term-deal) this summer, opened the scoring on his debut for the visiting Gunners in the 16th minute, but [Mirlind Kryeziu](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/260065/Mirlind-Kryeziu) equalised for Zurich from the penalty spot just before half-time with the teams going to the break tied 1-1.

Arsenal kick off their 2022/23 Europa League campaign with a Group A opener away at Swiss side FC Zurich on September 8.

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