Arsenal fans are preparing for a return to European action when they face FC Zurich in their Europa League opener on Thursday night. After a year without any European commitments, the Gunners kick off their campaign in Switzerland in a competition in which they are viewed as the favourites to win the whole thing.
Competing in the Europa League represents a progression from where Arsenal was last season. Still, the goal for Mikel Arteta is for his side to play Champions League football - something they haven't done since the 2016/17 campaign. The Gunners had a Champions League spot in their grasp last season, but they let it slip, allowing Tottenham to nose ahead of them at the last minute to clinch fourth spot.
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