Arsenal vs AC Milan, Europa League last-16 live: Latest score and updates

Will Arsenal make it through to the last eight of the competition? Follow all the live action as it unfolds

Danny Welbeck scored a vital first-half goal (Getty)

Arsenal host AC Milan in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 clash, with the Gunners holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg at the San Siro. Will Arsene Wenger's men make good on that impressive outing in Italy? Find out below! We'll be covering the game as it unfolds across the night:

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Match preview:

Goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey have given Arsene Wenger’s side a distinct advantage as they head into the clash, after ending AC Milan’s 12-match unbeaten streak.

For Wenger, and with domestic qualification for the Champions League seemingly out of reach, the Gunners’ best chance of qualifying for the tournament could well be through winning the Europa League, and therefore Thursday night takes on a new dimension of pressure and importance for his side.

AC Milan have returned to winning ways in Serie A after their home defeat against Arsenal, and Gennaro Gettuso’s side will be looking for an inspired performance on Thursday against a side who are known to have defensive fragilities across their back line.

What time does it start?

Arsenal vs AC Milan kicks off at 20:05 at the Emirates on Thursday 15 March.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on BT Sport 2 from 19:30.

It’s a big game for…

Arsene Wenger. Having lost four games for the first time since 2002, Wenger’s side responded in the right way, beating AC Milan 2-0 away and winning 3-0 at home to Watford. Thursday night is yet another chance for Wenger to prove he is the man to take this club forward beyond this season, and knocking out AC Milan and progressing to the Europa League quarter-finals would go some way to doing just that.

Wenger has once again found himself under pressure (Getty)

Weird /best stat…

AC Milan have won the Champions League seven times, more than any other team left in the 2017/18 Europa League.

Player to watch…

Alex Iwobi. Arsene Wenger has repeatedly stated how highly he rates Iwobi, and despite some off-field antics that saw him disciplined by the club, he has, at times, shone for Arsenal in the current campaign. The home fixture against AC Milan could be another chance for the Nigerian international to impress, and he is certainly capable of doing so.

Alex Iwobi in action for Arsenal (Getty)

Past three meetings…

AC Milan 0 Arsenal 2, Europa League, March 2018

Arsenal 3 AC Milan 0, Champions League, March 2012

AC Milan 4 Arsenal 0, Champions League, February 2012

Form guide…

Arsenal: LLLLWW

AC Milan: WWWWLW

Odds…

Arsenal to win: 1/1

Draw: 13/5

AC Milan to win: 11/4

[15 March 2018 19:45 · Liam Corless]

Pre-match quotes from Arsene Wenger

"We are conscious that we played against a quality team in the first leg. It will be difficult to finish the job tonight so we know we need a big performance tonight. There's no risk of complacency. I hope that we have a good start."

Quotes from BT Sport

[15 March 2018 19:48 · Liam Corless]

Arsenal's players arrive in the home changing room at the Emirates ahead of tonight's match 

[15 March 2018 19:53 · Liam Corless]

Kick-off at the Emirates is just 10 minutes away. Here's a reminder of tonight's team news:

Arsenal XI: Ospina, Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal, Xhaka, Ramsey, Wilshere, Ozil, Mkhitaryan, Welbeck

Subs: Cech, Chambers, Kolasinac, Elneny, Maitland-Niles, Iwobi, Nketiah

AC Milan XI: Donnarumma, Borini, Bonucci, Romagnoli, Rodriguez, Suso, Kessie, Montolivo, Calhanoglu, Cutrone, André Silva

Subs: Panchina, Storari, Musacchio, Zapata, Biglia, Bonaventura, Locatelli, Kalinic

[15 March 2018 20:01 · Liam Corless]

The players are out on the pitch at the Emirates and kick-off is just moments away!

[15 March 2018 20:03 · Liam Corless]

AC Milan's fans sing prior to kick-off 

[15 March 2018 20:06 · Liam Corless]

Arsenal 0-0 AC Milan (Agg: 2-0)

1' - The referee gets the game underway!

[15 March 2018 20:07 · Liam Corless]

Arsenal 0-0 AC Milan (Agg: 2-0)

1' - Andre Silva spurns a huge early chance for Arsenal as he lashes a shot into the side-netting from Fabio Borini's cut-back.

[15 March 2018 20:11 · Liam Corless]

Arsenal 0-0 AC Milan (Agg: 2-0)

5' - Laurent Koscielny rises highest to meet Henrikh Mkhitaryan's corner but the Frenchman sends his header well over the crossbar.

He really should've done better with that one.

[15 March 2018 20:15 · Liam Corless]

Arsenal 0-0 AC Milan (Agg: 2-0)

10' - We're approaching the 10-minute mark here and both goalkeepers are yet to be tested.

It looks like Arsenal might be forced into an early change though - and it's a big one - as captain Laurent Koscielny is down receiving treatment for what looks like a rib injury.

[15 March 2018 20:16 · Liam Corless]

Arsenal 0-0 AC Milan (Agg: 2-0)

11' - Calum Chambers replaces the injured Laurent Koscielny.

Big blow for Arsenal, that.