Arsenal make the trip across to Italy in midweek, taking on Atalanta in the Champions League during the league phase of the competition.
Mikel Arteta is looking for his side to go one further than last time out in the competition, where they reached the quarter-finals only to be knocked out by Bayern Munich.
There are some changes though, with the Gunners having to traverse the brand new Champions League format, which places every team in a giant league table instead of groups.
Arsenal will take on eight different opponents in the league phase, which will pit them home and away four times each.
First up is a trip to last season’s Europa League winners Atalanta, who could provide plenty of threat in the meeting.
Atalanta vs Arsenal kick-off time and date
Arsenal’s clash with Atalanta will be on a Thursday, which is a traditionally unusual day of the week to host Champions League ties.
The Gunners will be looking to secure three points towards qualification from the group stage, with other teams already making a fast start.
- Date: September 19, 2024.
- Kick-off time: 20:00 (BST).
- Stadium: Gewiss Stadium, Italy
Atalanta vs Arsenal TV channel
The match between Arsenal and Atalanta will be broadcast by TNT Sports, who hold some of the UK Champions League rights along with Amazon Prime.
A TNT Sports subscription is required to access the channels, which will have all the build-up, coverage and reaction to proceedings in Bergamo.
Atalanta vs Arsenal live stream
A live stream is also available for smart devices and computers through TNT Sports’ Discovery+ service.
Much like the TV broadcast, a subscription is required to watch the coverage as it happens while on the move.
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Arsenal team and injury news
Arsenal are set to be boosted by the return of Declan Rice to the side following the midfielder’s absence due to suspension.
A full debut could be on the cards for Raheem Sterling, while it remains to be seen how much Arteta can and will rotate his side.
Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori, Mikel Merino, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Oleksandr Zinchenko are all expected to miss out on the tie.
Atalanta team and injury news
The hosts Atalanta could be missing four players from their team to face the Gunners, with some late fitness tests likely for two.
Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini seem set to miss out on the tie, with the pair still making a recovery from knee problems.
Rafael Toloi (muscular) and Ben Godfrey (back) are set for late checks to see if they will be able to take part.
Arsenal transfer target Ademola Lookman looks set to play a key role for his side after guiding them to the Europa League trophy last season.
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