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Europa League preview: Man Utd in Cyprus, Arsenal host Bodo/Glimt

Anthony Paphitis
United face Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus in their third Group E match
United face Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus in their third Group E matchAFP
The third round of the Europa League group stage is set to get underway and things are starting to take shape after the first string of results.

Manchester United sealed their first win in Group E against Moldovan outfit Sheriff Tiraspol after losing their opener to Real Sociedad and are looking to make it back-to-back victories as they travel to Cyprus to face Omonia Nicosia.

Meanwhile, Arsenal saw their second match against PSV Eindhoven postponed due to a lack of police resources in London during the mourning for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Although the Gunners are now one game light, they will look to add to their win against FC Zurich when they host Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.

With that said, Flashscore previews both Premier League clubs' matchday three fixtures in the Europa League.

Omonia vs. Manchester United

On paper, United's trip to Cypriot capital Nicosia to play Omonia stands as one of their easier games in the group.

Neil Lennon's side are rooted to the bottom of Group E after losing both of their matches against Sociedad and Sheriff to start proceedings.

But the Red Devils will still need to ensure they pick up three points if they are to keep within touching distance of group leaders Sociedad, who will play Sheriff in Moldova. 

Manager Erik ten Hag possesses a handful of injury problems for the encounter, though, with the majority of his concerns coming in defence. 

The highly-spoken about Harry Maguire, who missed the 6-3 drubbing in the Manchester derby, is set to remain absent after picking up a knock on international duty with England.

A similar fate was met by his centre-back partner Raphael Varane, who limped off in the first half against Manchester City with an ankle issue.

Ten Hag confirmed both Aaron Wan Bissaka and Donny van de Beek would again be absent for United, but could not reveal the issues the pair are suffering with.

Arsenal vs. Bodo/Glimt

Arsenal will be hoping to continue their excellent start to the season into the Europa League as they look to make it a second consecutive win when they welcome Bodo/Glimt to the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta's men stand in good stead to do just that as they arrive into the fixture on the back of a commanding 3-1 win over Tottenham in the north London derby.

Arsenal have no fresh injuries to report in the lead-up to facing the Norwegian side apart from known absentees Emile Smith Rowe (groin) and Mohamed Elneny (thigh).

Reiss Nelson could make a return to the team after a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury, while young winger Marquinhos could force his way back into contention after scoring in Arsenal's last match against Zurich.

Visitors Bodo/Glimt should not be underestimated, though, having taken four points from their first two games in Group A.

They earned a well-fought draw away to PSV to open their campaign before edging out Zurich in their last encounter.

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