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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Fsokratis-papastathopoulos.jpg "Sokratis Papastathopoulos sees red for Arsenal during their Europa League clash with Rennes on March 7, 2019")
Sokratis insists VAR would have saved him from Europa League red card
Arsenal defender was sent off as his side lost 3-1 to Rennes.Mar 8, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Funai-emery.jpg "Unai Emery watches his Arsenal side take on Rennes in the Europa League on March 7, 2019")
Unai Emery says Arsenal need to adapt after another red card costs them
The Gunners were beaten 3-1 in France.Mar 8, 04:30
Unai Emery says there are no discipline troubles at Arsenal
A third red card in six games hampered the Gunners in France.Mar 7, 21:41
The Match
Match Report
Rennes come from behind to register a 3-1 victory over 10-man Arsenal in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday night.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Rennes come from behind to register a 3-1 win over Arsenal in Thursday's Europa League last-16 game in France.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League last-16 fixture between Rennes and Arsenal.
Build-up
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F07%2Funai-emery_1.jpg "A concerned Unai Emery watches Arsenal struggle against BATE Borisov in the Europa League on February 14, 2019.")
Emery won't join calls on Premier League to ease fixture congestion
The Arsenal boss refuses to use a busy schedule as an excuse for poor performance.Mar 7, 04:30
Fixture congestion should not be used as an excuse, says Arsenal boss Emery
Mauricio Pochettino and Maurizio Sarri have called on the Premier League to assist teams playing in European competitions.Mar 6, 18:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F10%2Fhatem-ben-arfa.jpg "Rennes midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa pictured in December 2018")
Rennes boss Stephan backs Ben Arfa to make his mark against Arsenal
The teams will meet in the last 16 of the Europa League.Mar 6, 14:49
Take a look at Arsenal's preparations ahead of Rennes clash
Arsenal travel to France to face Rennes on Thursday.Mar 6, 09:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fdenis-suarez.jpg "Denis Suarez in Arsenal gear on February 3, 2019")
How Arsenal could line up against Rennes
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie with Rennes, which comes just three days before a showdown with Man Utd.Mar 5, 14:54
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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Rennes
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Arsenal ahead of Thursday's Europa League encounter with Rennes.Mar 4, 15:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F07%2Fbatears.jpg "Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette gets a red Valentine's Day card in the Europa League clash with BATE Borisov on February 14, 2019")
Lacazette to miss Europa League last-16 clash after UEFA ban
The Arsenal striker was sent off in the first leg of their last-32 fixture at BATE Barisov.Feb 22, 16:51
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