Arsenal vs Basel live: Latest score and team news as Theo Walcott strikes twice

Follow the latest from the Emirates Stadium where Arsenal host Basel

Walcott celebrates his strike with Sanchez and Bellerin (Getty)

Arsenal take on Basel in tonight’s Champions League Group A encounter at the Emirates Stadium, with both teams able to go top of the table in their second match of the campaign. Arsenal drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain, while Basel were held to a 1-1 draw against Ludogorets. Follow the latest here.

• Arsenal vs Basel kicks off at 19:45
• Arsenal to make changes to side that beat Chelsea 3-0
• David Ospina to start in goal, Granit Xhaka to replace injured Francis Coquelin
• Lucas Perez could start in attack
• Basel expected to name same starting XI that drew with Ludogorets
• Two sides have never met each other before
• Teams: TBC

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The other match in Group A sees PSG take on Ludogorets in Bulgaria.

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Welcome to The Independent's live blog of the Champions League clash between Arsenal and Basel, brought to you from the Emirates Stadium.

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A family feud 

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Team newsArsenal: Ospina; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Cazorla, Xhaka; Walcott, Özil, Iwobi; Sanchez.

Subs: Cech, Gibbs, Gabriel, Elneny, Reine-Adelaide, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lucas.

Basel: Vaclik; Lang, Suchy, Xhaka, Balanta, Traore; Bjarnason, Zuffi, Fransson; Doumbia, Steffen.

Subs: Vailati, Gaber, Sporar, Delgado, Elyounoussi, Hoegh, Calla.

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36 mins: It's Walcott again, but this time he turns provided as he plays in Bellerin ahead on him. He tries to beat Vaclik but again the keeper does his job and puts the ball wide. The corner is defended well, but the next Arsenal attack comes immediately as Xhaka plays in Özil behind the defensive line. He tries to outwit Vaclik by chipping with the outside of his boot, but catches it wrong and the shot goes well wide. To golden opportunities for Arsenal to extend their lead there.

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52 mins: Sanchez robs Suchy in his own half and tries to release Özil, but the ball is cut out. Sanchez refuses to give up and wins a corner, but again it comes to nothing.

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67 mins: Steffel tries to get down the outside of Monreal, and once he realises he's not beating the Spanaird for pace he releases a snap shot that is terrible at best. it has the fans ducking for cover, and he apologises to his teammates. Walcott breaks down the right after a neat pass from Cazorla, and Sanchez pulls back to give himself a glorious opportunity. He somehow misses it! The Arsenal fans around us were already celebrating that one.

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69 mins: It's becoming like a game of ping pong and Basel take their turn to attack. Bellerin gives possession away and a seeking ball is played in by Fransson. Bjarnason goes for it, but Koscielny gets a crucial touch to prevent him getting the ball. Substitutions for Arsenal as Iwobi is replaced by Mohamed Elneny, and the fans chant "Theo, Theo, Theo" as he makes way for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.