"We want to qualify as soon as possible"

Arsenal are top of the group after their 2-1 win at Sevilla a fortnight ago, while Alonso's men sit four points behind them in third place with three games to play.

Martin Odegaard gave an interview to his current club's press ahead of Wednesday's game and said his goal is to qualify for the next round of European competition as soon as possible after their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Premier League.

"We’ve been focussing on tonight’s game ever since the weekend, because it’s the perfect game to bounce back for us. Another big night at the Emirates in the Champions League, with a lot at stake in the group as well," he said.

"We want to qualify as soon as possible, and we all know how vital these home games are in the group stage. Everyone will be fired up for this one, to put our disappointment and frustration out of our bodies," he concluded.