Matchday 1 of the Europa League begins with the Lukas Podolski derby.
Team News:
No new injuries
Koscielny suspended
Previous meetings
• The clubs are meeting for the first time in UEFA competition.
• Arsenal's record in 36 games against Bundesliga sides is W16 D6 L14 (W11 D1 L6 at home). They have lost five of their last seven home matches against German teams.
• Köln's record in 12 encounters with English clubs is W2 D4 L6 (D2 L3 in England)
Possible team:
Team News:
No new injuries
Koscielny suspended
Previous meetings
• The clubs are meeting for the first time in UEFA competition.
• Arsenal's record in 36 games against Bundesliga sides is W16 D6 L14 (W11 D1 L6 at home). They have lost five of their last seven home matches against German teams.
• Köln's record in 12 encounters with English clubs is W2 D4 L6 (D2 L3 in England)
Possible team: