Ludogorets vs Arsenal: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on, predicted teams and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Champions League Group A encounter at the Ludogorets Arena
Your support helps us to tell the story
As your White House correspondent, I ask the tough questions and seek the answers that matter.
Your support enables me to be in the room, pressing for transparency and accountability. Without your contributions, we wouldn't have the resources to challenge those in power.
Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election
Andrew Feinberg
White House Correspondent
It’s a big game for…
Aaron Ramsey: The Welshman could start his first match since the opening-day defeat to Liverpool, when he was taken off with a hamstring injury. He returned to the first-team fold on Saturday, coming off the bench and assisting Alexis Sanchez for the Gunners’ fourth goal barely a minute after coming on. Ludogorets were humbled 6-0 at the Emirates just under a fortnight ago and if selected, Ramsey will fancy his chances of doing some damage.
Best stat…
Olivier Giroud scored two goals with his two touches after coming on as a substitute on Saturday against Sunderland – the first time that has happened.
Remember when…
Arsenal topped a group consisting of Marseille, Olympiakos and Borussia Dortmund in 2011-2012? It was the last time that the Gunners had topped a Champions League group.
Player to watch…
Olivier Giroud: The combination of a rest period following the Euros and a toe injury has limited his opportunities this term. However, two goals with as many touches on Saturday illustrated his ability (albeit against poor opposition). Ludogorets could provide similarly easy pickings.
Predicted teams...
Ludogorets (4-2-3-1): Stoyanov; Minev, Moti, Palomino, Pimienta; Dyakov, Andrianantenaina; Misidjan, Marcelinho, Wanderson; Jonathan Cafu.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Ospina; Jenkinson, Mustafi, Koscielny, Gibbs; Coquelin, Xhaka; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey, Sanchez; Giroud.
Past meeting…
Arsenal 6 (Sanchez, Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Özil 3) Ludogorets 0, Champions League, October 2016
Form guide…
Ludogorets: WWLWWW
Arsenal: WWWDWW
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 19:45 GMT on Tuesday
TV: Live on BT Sport 3/BT Sport 3 HD from 19:00 GMT, highlights on ITV 1 at 22:45 GMT on Wednesday
Odds…
Ludogorets: 10/1
Arsenal: 1/3
Draw: 5/1
(Odds provided by Oddschecker)
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments