Ludogorets vs Arsenal: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on, predicted teams and where can I watch it?

A look ahead to the Champions League Group A encounter at the Ludogorets Arena

Tuesday 01 November 2016 13:25 GMT

Mesut Ozil scored three goals against Ludogorets in the first meeting between the two sides (Getty)

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It’s a big game for…

Aaron Ramsey: The Welshman could start his first match since the opening-day defeat to Liverpool, when he was taken off with a hamstring injury. He returned to the first-team fold on Saturday, coming off the bench and assisting Alexis Sanchez for the Gunners’ fourth goal barely a minute after coming on. Ludogorets were humbled 6-0 at the Emirates just under a fortnight ago and if selected, Ramsey will fancy his chances of doing some damage.

Best stat…

Olivier Giroud scored two goals with his two touches after coming on as a substitute on Saturday against Sunderland – the first time that has happened.

Giroud scored twice in five minutes on Saturday (Getty)

Remember when…

Arsenal topped a group consisting of Marseille, Olympiakos and Borussia Dortmund in 2011-2012? It was the last time that the Gunners had topped a Champions League group.

Player to watch…

Olivier Giroud: The combination of a rest period following the Euros and a toe injury has limited his opportunities this term. However, two goals with as many touches on Saturday illustrated his ability (albeit against poor opposition). Ludogorets could provide similarly easy pickings.

Giroud could be handed his first start of the season (Getty)

Predicted teams...

Ludogorets (4-2-3-1): Stoyanov; Minev, Moti, Palomino, Pimienta; Dyakov, Andrianantenaina; Misidjan, Marcelinho, Wanderson; Jonathan Cafu.

Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Ospina; Jenkinson, Mustafi, Koscielny, Gibbs; Coquelin, Xhaka; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ramsey, Sanchez; Giroud.

Past meeting…

Arsenal 6 (Sanchez, Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Özil 3) Ludogorets 0, Champions League, October 2016

Özilscored a hat-trick in the 6-0 win over Ludogorets (Getty)

Form guide…

Ludogorets: WWLWWW

Arsenal: WWWDWW

Vital information…

Kick-off time: 19:45 GMT on Tuesday

TV: Live on BT Sport 3/BT Sport 3 HD from 19:00 GMT, highlights on ITV 1 at 22:45 GMT on Wednesday

Odds…

Ludogorets: 10/1

Arsenal: 1/3

Draw: 5/1

(Odds provided by Oddschecker)

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