Arsenal team news: Wenger set to name weakened team for their Europa League tie

Arsenal take on Belarus giants BATE Borisov tonight in the Europa League.

The north London-based club sit at the top of Group H following their 3-1 win over FC Koln a fortnight ago.

The Gunners come into tonight’s game following a 2-0 win over West Brom in the Premier League on Monday.

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Arsenal team news:

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he will give the young players in his squad a chance to shine tonight.

The likes of Laurent Koscielny, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are among the players unlikely to play in Belarus.

Wenger will also be unable to call upon Danny Welbeck who is sidelined with an injury.

The French tactician has stated that he will field several young players, with midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles and forward Reiss Nelson expected to be among them.

“I said on Monday that I would play an experienced team with a young bench – that’s what I’ll do,” Wenger said.

“We have a tight schedule. It’s an important game, only one or two young players will start.

“It’s a good test for the young players. They will have to cope with that intimidating atmosphere. It will be very loud.

“Maitland-Niles’ best position is central defensive midfielder,” the Frenchman continued.

“He has great quality, he can steal the ball without making fouls. I believe he is ready to play. He has a great future.”

Arsenal face the newly promoted Brighton in the Premier League this weekend.