Arsenal turn their attention back to the UEFA Champions League with an opportunity to steady the ship after a rocky stretch in domestic play, entering this matchup in full control of their group thanks to a dominant win over Bayern Munich that extended their perfect run to five victories.

Riding that confidence, the Gunners receive a Club Brugge squad fighting for survival after a grueling run of matches left them short on points, with the margin for error gone as the league phase nears its conclusion and European hopes hang in the balance.