Olivier Giroud returns to Arsenal for Champions League match against Lille
Lille travel to face Arsenal in the Champions League on Matchday two with Olivier Giroud set to play his former club.
Giroud faces former team
Olivier Giroud is scheduled to face Arsenal, where he spent five and a half seasons. He left the club in 2020 to join Chelsea after six years, 180 games and 73 goals.
Arsenal squad news
Arsenal are without Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi who injured themselves during post-match training. The team beat Leeds on Saturday before these injuries occurred.
Lille recent form
Lille sit second in Ligue 1 with a record similar to Arsenal in the Premier League. They have lost ten of their last twelve games against English teams.
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- The Guardian
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