Arsenal host Lille seeking second Champions League win

Arsenal are scheduled to host Lille in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 13, with both teams looking to build on contrasting results in their opening league-phase matches. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal began their campaign with a 1-0 away win over Napoli, while Lille lost 3-2 at home to Real Betis. The reports say Lille took the lead twice before being beaten. Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard scored the winner against Napoli in the second half, according to one match preview. The fixture is Arsenal’s first home game in this season’s Champions League league phase. The teams have not previously met in competition, according to a preview. Arsenal have had a busy run since the international break, including a 2-1 comeback win over Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday. They also advanced in the EFL Cup with a victory over Ipswich. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to consider changes, though no starting lineup has been confirmed. Several previews point to the demands of a crowded schedule and the squad’s depth as reasons for rotation.