Arsenal in the Europa League: Alexis part of nine changes

Arsenal file out in Uefa's second tier club competition the Europa
League for the first time in its present format after missing out on
the familiar terrain of the Champions League for the first time in 20
years.

The Gunners' opponent for tonight's match at the Emirates is
Bundesliga side Cologne who are making their first European appearance
in 25 years.

Arsene Wenger has gone with a much changed line up to the one that
featured in the league win over Bournemouth last weekend. With Nine
changes made.

Full teams:

Arsenal

David Ospina, Per Mertesacker, Rob Holding, Nacho Monreal, Hector
Bellerin, Maitland-Niles, Iwobi, Elneny, Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez,
Oliver Giroud

Subs: Macey, Wilshere, Mustafi, The Jeff, Kolasinac, Akpom, Nelson

Cologne:

Horn, Heintz, Hoger, Zoller, Hector, Cordoba, Bittencourt, Mere,
Klunter, Lehmann, Rausch

Subs: Kessler, Sorensen, Risse, Jojic, Osako, Guirassy, Horn