Overview
- Mikel Arteta said Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Ben White and Martin Ødegaard remain sidelined, with Bukayo Saka still not ready to return.
- Athletic Club will be without Nico Williams due to a hip/adductor injury confirmed by his brother Iñaki Williams.
- Predicted lineups point to Viktor Gyökeres starting up front with Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino in midfield, while William Saliba is reported as a possibility after training.
- San Mamés is highlighted as a difficult venue by local figures, and Arsenal arrive following a 3-0 league win at Nottingham Forest.
- This is the clubs’ first competitive meeting, and 15-year-old Max Dowman could become the youngest Champions League player if selected.