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Arsenal board private jet to Ostersund as Arsene Wenger and his side prepare for temperatures of minus five degrees for Europa League clash

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ARSENAL flew out to Sweden on Wednesday as they prepare to face Ostersund in the Europa League Round of 32 first leg.

The Gunners will have to battle -5 temperatures as takes an under-strength side for the match on Thursday evening.

Arsenal duo Sead Kolasinac and Danny Webeck share a joke on the plane to Sweden
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Arsenal duo Sead Kolasinac and Danny Webeck share a joke on the plane to SwedenCredit: Getty - Contributor
Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin will be vying to start against Ostersund in the Europa League
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Nacho Monreal and Hector Bellerin will be vying to start against Ostersund in the Europa LeagueCredit: Getty - Contributor

 

The Gunners forward will likely start in the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette
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The Gunners forward will likely start in the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre LacazetteCredit: Getty - Contributor

Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be looking to make his European debut with the North London club, as former Borussia Dortmund team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang misses out due to being cup-tied.

The Gabon international did train at London Colney before the squad boarded a private jet from Luton Airport, as Arsenal travel without their two main strikers.

Wenger's men were dealt a huge blow on Tuesday when it was revealed Alexandre Lacazette will be out for six weeks as he recovers from minor knee surgery.

This leaves Danny Welbeck likely to lead the line, where he will be looking to improve on his measly five-goal return this season.

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Former Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be included in the starting line-up
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Former Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be included in the starting line-upCredit: Getty - Contributor
The Gabon international trained at London Colney despite being cup-tied for the match on Thursday
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The Gabon international trained at London Colney despite being cup-tied for the match on ThursdayCredit: Reuters
Midfielders Mohamed Elneny and Mesut Ozil will likely feature for Arsene Wenger's side
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Midfielders Mohamed Elneny and Mesut Ozil will likely feature for Arsene Wenger's sideCredit: Reuters
Youngsters Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson will be hoping for game time
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Youngsters Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson will be hoping for game timeCredit: PA:Press Association

Youngster Eddie Nketiah remains another possibility to get the nod, as fellow youth graduates Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock will all be pushing for valuable minutes.

In another blow for Arsenal, Aaron Ramsey looks to be ruled out once again with a groin strain, with the Welshman a notable absentee from training.

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The 27-year-old miss the defeat against Tottenham on Saturday, and isn't likely to be risked with the Carabao Cup final looming against Manchester City.

Mesut Ozil could make his first appearance in the Europa League this campaign, with Jack Wilshere, Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny all vying to start.

OSTERSUND FACTFILE

  • Club play at Jamtkraft Arenam which holds 9,165 fans
  • The ground is currently covered in snow throughout the stands
  • Temepartures could drop as low as -5 ° for the Thursday's 6pm kick off time
Club captain Per Mertesacker will be vying to star against the Swedish Cup holders
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Club captain Per Mertesacker will be vying to star against the Swedish Cup holdersCredit: Reuters

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Wenger could look at starting January signing Konstantinos Mavropanos in defence against the Swedish Cup holders.

Club captain Per Mertesacker is also in contention, though it remains to be seen if first choice centre-back's Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi will be risked.

The Europa League looks to be Arsenal's best chance of qualifying for the Champions League this season.

After losing 1-0 to Spurs, the Gunners trail fourth-placed Chelsea by eight points with 11 games to go in the Premier League.

Arsenal look to be without Aaron Ramsey for the match against Ostersund
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Arsenal look to be without Aaron Ramsey for the match against OstersundCredit: PA:Press Association
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