Arsenal scheduled to host Lille in Champions League

Arsenal were scheduled to host Lille at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, October 13, in a Champions League matchday-two meeting between teams with contrasting opening results. Kickoff was set for 8 p.m. BST. The available reports were published before the match and do not establish its outcome. Arsenal began the league phase with a 1-0 away win over Napoli, while Lille lost 3-2 at home to Real Betis. Previews reported that Lille had taken the lead twice before conceding the defeat. The results set up a second European fixture for both sides, with Arsenal seeking another win and Lille looking for their first points of the campaign. The match was scheduled as Arsenal’s first home game in this season’s Champions League league phase. The clubs had not previously met in competition, according to a preview. Arsenal’s recent domestic results included a 2-1 comeback win over Leeds United and a victory over Ipswich in the EFL Cup, while Lille had returned to winning form in Ligue 1 with a victory over Le Havre. Team selections had not been confirmed in the supplied reports.