Arsenal vs Olympiakos: What time does it start, which channel is it on and where can I watch it?

A look ahead to the Champions League fixture at the Emirates Stadium

Monday 28 September 2015 18:04 BST

Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Leicester (Getty Images)

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Alexis Sanchez as he looks to build on his Premier League hat-trick at the weekend. The Chile international began the season slowly for the Gunners but proved his worth with a stunning hat-trick in a 5-2 win over Leicester City to send Arsene Wenger’s side into the top four. The 26-year old was largely invisible during Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on Matchday one but his newfound confidence is likely to spell trouble for the Greek side.

Weird stat…

26: Olympiakos have been through 26 managers in the 19 years since Arsene Wenger took charge in North London.

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Antonis Nikopolidis provided a one-man wall against the Arsenal attack? The 90-time Greek international pulled off a string of world class saves to deny the Gunners but was eventually beaten by Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin in a 2-0 defeat.

Player to watch…

Esteban Cambiasso: The former Real Madrid playmaker returns to England for the first time since leaving Leicester City in the summer. The Argentine shocked many when he joined the Greek champions on a free transfer and the 35-year old will play an influential role as his side look to cause an upset at the Emirates. Cambiasso struggled on Matchday one and was eventually substituted in a 3-0 defeat to German champions Bayern Munich.

Player to watch…

Theo Walcott: Already off the mark in this seasons’ Champions League, Walcott will be hoping to cement his place as the Gunners’ number one striker in the absence of suspended Olivier Giroud. The England international has five goals in 10 appearances so far this campaign and has impressed Wenger as a central forward.

Dinamo Zagreb 2 Arsenal 1 player ratings

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Dinamo Zagreb 2 Arsenal 1 player ratings

Arsenal: David Ospina 5/10

Hardly culpable for either Zagreb goal, though you might have expected Petr Cech to hold on the initial effort for the first. Or at least not palm it back into the danger area.

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Debuchy 6

Started the game desperate to prove he could do all Hector Bellerin can and more. Whilst he looked bright going forward he was dragged well out of position for Zagreb’s opener.

Dinamo Zagreb 2 Arsenal 1 player ratings

Gabriel 7

On more than one occasion he was called on to pull off spectacular clearances or interceptions just to keep Zagreb from adding to their advantage. He won plenty of aerial challenges and made one excellent sliding challenge.

Dinamo Zagreb 2 Arsenal 1 player ratings

Koscielny 5

Was late to the cross for Zagreb’s second to blot what had previously been a perfectly acceptable performance from the defender. But Arsenal’s defensive leader should not be making careless mistakes at such crucial moments.

Dinamo Zagreb 2 Arsenal 1 player ratings

Gibbs 5

Another who could have done much better for the second goal, he showed everything that has allowed Monreal to win the left-back spot, attacking intent coupled with defensive disorganisation.

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Dinamo Zagreb 2 Arsenal 1 player ratings

Cazorla 4

Dispossessed on no fewer than four occasions this was nowhere near good enough from Arsenal’s creative conductor, who was also caught out of position time and again.

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Arteta 3

The Arsenal captain’s legs are gone, and it showed time and again at the Maksimir. When Zagreb countered the visitors’ defence found themselves with no cover and no chance.

Dinamo Zagreb 2 Arsenal 1 player ratings

Oxlade-Chamberlain 7

The only outfield player to end the game in credit, he never stopped running and stretching the play. If he had the lofty reputation of his colleagues he would never have been substituted.

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Ozil 4

Showed everything that infuriates Arsenal fans when he is at his worst. Shrugged off the ball on more than one occasion and seemed to wander aimlessly as he slowed down play.

Dinamo Zagreb 2 Arsenal 1 player ratings

Sanchez 4

An assist is all well and good but even that showed his struggles in one of his worst games for Arsenal. His touch was heavy and too often he gave the ball away under little pressure.

Dinamo Zagreb 2 Arsenal 1 player ratings

Giroud 1

After missing a sitter he picked up two truly idiotic bookings to leave his colleagues in no-man’s land. Totally and utterly unacceptable from the striker as Arsenal looked to get back into the game.

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Past three-meetings…

Olympiakos 2 (Maniatis, Mitroglou) Arsenal 1 (Rosicky), Champions League, December 2012.

Arsenal 3 (Gervinho, Podolski, Ramsey) Olympiakos 1 (Mitroglou), Champions League, October 2012.

Olympiakos 3 (Djebbour, Fuster, Modesto) Arsenal 1 (Benayoun), Champions League, December 2011.

Form guide…

Arsenal: WLLWW. (last six games (all comps) most recent result to the right)

Olympiakos: WWLWW.

Vital information…

Kick-off: 19:45

TV: Live on BT Sport 2, Highlights on ITV.

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