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Live coverage of the last 16 draw for the Europa League with Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Napoli learning their fate.

Arsenal are the only team from the Premier League to have qualified for the knockout stages after Everton were knocked out.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hailed Mathieu Debuchy rebirth and says the France full-back has a future at The Emirates Stadium

Walcott and Wilshere have played just 46 and 65 minutes of Premier League football, respectively, thus far in this campaign.

Arsene Wenger is ready to ring the changes when Arsenal embark on the knock-out stage of the Europa League - knowing Champions League qualification is on the line.

Arsenal will hope to avoid those sides dropping down from the Champions League ahead of the last 32 draw in the Europa League.

Arsene Wenger will not allow players to leave Arsenal in January and weaken the team just so that they can fulfill their own World Cup dream.

Coach Craig Shakespeare insists that Everton manager Sam Allardyce has yet to pick his team for Sunday's derby trip to Liverpool, with places still up for grabs.

Nketiah, Macey, Sheaf have agreed new Arsenal deals to follow in the footsteps of youth-team star Joe Willock.

Arsene Wenger says it is possible that Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi could play against Southampton this weekend after limping out of Saturday's defeat to Manchester United.

Sam Allardyce will miss Everton's dead-rubber Europa League tie against Apollon Limassol due to a medical appointment, while Sammy Lee has also stayed back ahead of Liverpool game.

Bundesliga strugglers FC Cologne's injury headache continues to worsen after Arsenal triumph with defender Dominic Maroh and striker Jhon Cordoba ruled out until the New Year.

Jack Wilshere is concerned that his lack of playing time with Arsenal is hampering his chances of making the World Cup squad and has hinted at a possible exit.

Arsene Wenger praised Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson's performance despite Arsenal succumbing to their first group stage defeat in the Europa League.

Arsene Wenger insists it was always the plan to replace Danny Welbeck at half-time of Arsenal's 1-0 Europa League defeat to FC Cologne on Thursday night.

David Unsworth's hopes of being appointed the permanent Everton boss is all-but over after defeat to Atalanta.

Arsenal sunk by Sehrou Guirassy's second-half penalty in Cologne, but the defeat matters little thanks to Red Star Belgrade's goalless draw with BATE Borisov.

Reiss Nelson impressed Wenger during Arsenal's pre-season tour this summer and is now becoming a regular in the cup competitions.

Danny Welbeck could make his first appearance for more than five weeks when Arsenal travel to Cologne tomorrow and Arsene Wenger is convinced he will go to next year's World Cup.

Bolasie has been out of action for almost a year after suffering a serious knee injury against Manchester United in December.

Walcott, 28, is down with a bout of illness and is being assessed by the Gunners' medical staff at the club's London Colney training base.

David Ospina has not played for Arsenal since 28 September due to a groin injury and could start against cologne on Thursday.

Wilshere was not included in the squad for the England friendlies next week despite Wenger stating that he believes the midfielder is ready to get back into the international fold.

Arsene Wenger happy with his selection policy after Arsenal's second-string stutter during dull Europa League draw against Red Star Belgrade.

Marseille defender Patrice Evra was dismissed before Marseille's Group I meeting with Vitoria SC after being involved in an ugly confrontation with the club's own fans.

Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye says he will not feel under pressure to impress any Chelsea scouts during Thursday's Europa League clash with Arsenal.

David Unsworth's beleaguered Toffees face a very tough task against Bruno Genesio's side at the Groupama Stadium.

The Gunners will play their fourth group game of the campaign against Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League, having won all three games thus far.

Arsene Wenger is certain that Wilshere is ready to return to the Three Lions set up after proving his fitness with Arsenal this season.

Arsene Wenger says Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud will continue as his front three when Arsenal host Red Star Belgrade on Thursday.