Arsenal are halfway through their Europa League group campaign and could secure their place in the knockout stages with a victory over PSV Eindhoven tomorrow evening. Mikel Arteta's men have won three of their opening three games this season to place them at the top of Group A.
Last week's 1-0 win in Norway against Bodø/Glimt continued the Gunners' 100% record in Europe. With results elsewhere, tomorrow's home tie with PSV gives Arsenal a chance to secure qualification for next year's knockout phase.
Bodø/Glimt and Zurich have both played four games, with the clash at the Emirates Stadium originally scheduled to take place last month. However, due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the national mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.
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So, what do Arsenal need tomorrow to secure their place in the knockout stages?
Three points. The Gunners are currently five points clear of third-placed Bodø/Glimt and boast the better head-to-head record against the Norwegian side. Victory over PSV would lift them eight points clear of them with two games remaining.
However, a draw would also be enough. Unlike the Premier League, the Europa League table is decided by head-to-head rather than goal difference, meaning the back-to-back victories over Bodø would be enough to confirm their qualification.
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