Arsenal's venue for 'home' leg in the Europa League finally set

 By 1970's Gooner

As reported first on this site a few days ago Arsenal's home leg against Benfica which was to be hosted in Athens came into serious question due to the lock down imposed by the Greek government.

Well it now seems that after a lot of comings and goings Uefa are due to announce that Athens will indeed be the venue of this fixture!

Arsenal's return leg in the Europa League unlikely to be held in Athens

 By 1970's Gooner

Uefa are now searching for new venues which would be eligible to hold Arsenal's "home' return leg as the Athens solution is unlikely to be available. 

This is because the Government of Greece has announced  today Tuesday that a lock down will be imposed on the Attika area, which includes Athens, until the end of February.