Arsenal squad stuck at airport due to harsh storm

Arsenal visit Lens for their Champions League group stage match at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Wednesday at 21.00 CET. The Gunners lead the Group B table on three points, while their French rivals are in second place tied with Sevilla on one point.

Spanish manager Mikel Arteta was expected to give a pre-match press conference ahead of the Champions League game but both players and staff are stuck at Luton Airport due to a storm.

Brutal storms are delaying his flight to France and he is unlikely to arrive at his destination for several hours. Several reports say the Arsenal manager could start his online press conference from the airport but there is no scheduled time.

The 41-year-old is expected to be asked about recent injuries to Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, among others.