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Is Villarreal vs Arsenal on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Europa League fixture

Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno (AFP via Getty Images)
Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno (AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal and Villarreal go head-to-head tonight in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final meeting.

Gunners coach Mikel Arteta comes up against predecessor Unai Emery as the Premier League and La Liga teams bid for a spot in the final against either Manchester United or Roma.

Villarreal went on a club-record 19-game unbeaten run after Emery’s arrival and sit seventh in the Spanish top flight.

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Arsenal will look to reach the Europa League’s showpiece fixture in their place, three years after their final defeat by Chelsea, amid speculation over a potential takeover bid from Spotify CEO Daniel Ek and former Gunners Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp.

Here’s everything you need to know about the match:

When is it?

The game will kick off at 8pm BST.

How can I watch it?

The match will air live on BT Sport 3. Subscribers can also stream the action live on the broadcaster’s website and app.

Line-ups

Villarreal: Asenjo; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Estupinan; Chukwueze, Parejo, Capoue, Trigueros; Moreno, Alcacer

Arsenal: Leno; Chambers, Holding, Gabriel, Xhaka; Partey, Ceballos; Saka, Odegaard, Pepe; Lacazette

Odds

Villarreal: 6/4

Draw: 15/8

Arsenal: 23/10

Prediction

A cagey first leg, with Arsenal taking the lead but letting the hosts back into the tie late on. Villarreal 1-1 Arsenal.

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