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Arsenal will kick off their Europa League campaign with a trip to Austria to face Rapid Vienna.
The Gunners begin their charge for continental silverware on October 22, with their first game scheduled for 5:55 p.m., just five days after they face Man City at The Etihad.
On Friday it was announced that Mikel Arteta’s men would compete in Group B, alongside Rapid Vienna, Norwegian Mold and Irish minnows Dundalk.
After their first game in Vienna, Arsenal will host Dundalk at The Emirates the following week at 8pm.
That’s the first of two straight home games in the competition as Molde travels to London on Bonfire Night, on November 5.
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Molde’s home draw is sandwiched between two crucial Premier League matches, first away from home at Man Utd, before hosting Aston Villa.
Arsenal then play Molde after a three-week hiatus due to the international break.
Rapid Vienna will then make the journey to Arsenal’s final home game of the group stage on December 3, which comes in a difficult week for the Gunners.
They welcome the Wolves’ visit, before Vienna, before taking on Tottenham on away soil in the first North London derby of the season.
Arsenal conclude the round with a short trip to Dundalk on December 10, before returning to national action at home to Burnley a few days later.
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Here’s the full schedule for Arsenal’s Europa League group stage:
October 22 – Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal – Kick-off 5:55 pm (UK time)
October 29 – Arsenal vs Dundalk – 8 pm
November 5 – Arsenal vs Molde – 8:00 p.m.
November 26 – Molde vs Arsenal – 5:55 pm
December 3 – Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna – 8:00 p.m.
December 10 Dundalk vs Arsenal – 5:55 pm
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