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The 2022-23 Europa League group stage kicks off on Thursday with one of the pre-tournament favorites, Arsenal, facing a tough trip to Switzerland, where they face reigning champions FC Zurich. To be precise, however, the match is not quite away to Zurich as a Diamond League athletics event and an Ed Sheeran concert have forced FCZ to move the match to the Kybunpark in St. Gallen, an hour away.
After Sunday’s 3-1 loss at Manchester United, Mikel Arteta will be eager to see his Arsenal side get back in the groove and is expected to name a strong side as he tries to swiftly secure top spot in Group A.
Here is how you can watch the match and what you need to know:
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Date: Thursday, Sep. 8 | Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
Location: Kybunpark — St. Gallen, Switzerland
TV and live stream: Paramount+
Odds: Zurich +850; Draw +450; Arsenal -350 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Featured Game | Zurich vs. Arsenal
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At just the time that Arsenal most need squad depth, Arteta’s plans are being hamstrung by a series of injuries. Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny both missed their last game, leaving Albert Sambi Lokonga as the only option for the difficult role anchoring the Gunners midfield, whilst in the warm down after that match Emile Smith Rowe limped out with an injury. Arteta is set…
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