Arsenal welcome Monaco to the Emirates in a high-stakes Champions League clash, with both sides battling for last-16 automatic qualification.
The Gunners are rolling high with confidence after a commanding 5-1 demolition of Sporting Lisbon, maintaining their impressive European home form with six wins since the 2023-24 season.
Monaco, however, arrive seeking redemption after a 3-2 loss to Benfica despite holding the lead twice. Adi Hütter’s men are unbeaten in Ligue 1 away games this season but aim to end a decade-long drought in Champions League away wins.
This matchup could reignite memories of Monaco’s stunning 3-1 win at the Emirates in 2015. But a lot has changed since then, and Arsenal have a score to settle.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. Monaco live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the English language. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
What time does Arsenal vs. Monaco kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Wednesday, December 11 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Dec. 11 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Dec. 11 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Dec. 11 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Dec. 11 | 12:00 p.m. |
Arsenal vs. Monaco lineups, team news
Arsenal’s defensive struggles continue as Oleksandr Zinchenko remains a doubt for Monaco, alongside Gabriel Magalhães and Riccardo Calafiori.
Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are sidelined with knee injuries, prompting Mikel Arteta to consider recalling Kieran Tierney for the left flank, with Jurrien Timber shifting to his preferred right-back role.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Tierney — Odegaard, Rice, Merino — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Injured: Zinchenko (doubtful), Gabriel (doubtful), Calafiori (knee), White (knee), Tomiyasu (knee)
Suspended: None
Monaco face their own defensive challenges, with Wilfried Singo suspended and Christian Mawissa out for accumulated bookings. Mohammed Salisu and Thilo Kehrer are expected to anchor the backline.
The visitors’ attacking options are also limited as Folarin Balogun misses a reunion with his former club due to a shoulder issue, while Krepin Diatta and Edan Diop are sidelined.
Monaco predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Majecki (GK) — Vanderson, Salisu, Kehrer, Henrique — Zakaria, Camara — Akliouche, Ben Seghir, Golovin — Embolo.
Injured: Diatta (muscle), Diop (foot), Balogun (shoulder)
Suspended: Mawissa, Singo
Arsenal vs. Monaco prediction
Both sides are navigating injury and suspension woes, adding intrigue to a crucial UCL showdown where Arsenal’s home strength meets Monaco’s unpredictable edge.
They are tied with 10 points but the momentum is with the gunners, and in front of home crowd they should see this fixture through.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Monaco
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, December 10
- Dinamo Zagreb vs. Celtic (12:45 p.m.)
- Girona vs. Liverpool (12:45 p.m.)
- Atalanta vs. Real Madrid (3:00 p.m.)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter Milan (3:00 p.m.)
- Brest vs. PSV Eindhoven (3:00 p.m.)
- Club Brugge vs. Sporting Lisbon (3:00 p.m.)
- RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa (3:00 p.m.)
- Red Bull Salzburg vs. Paris Saint-German (3:00 p.m.)
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Bayern Munich (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, December 11
- Atletico Madrid vs. SK Slovan Bratislava (12:45 p.m.)
- Lille vs. Sturm Graz (12:45 p.m.)
- AC Milan vs. Crvena Zvezda (3:00 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Monaco (3:00 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Bologna (3:00 p.m.)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona (3:00 p.m.)
- Feyenoord vs. Sparta Prague (3:00 p.m.)
- Juventus vs. Manchester City (3:00 p.m.)
- Stuttgart vs. BSC Young Boys Bern (3:00 p.m.)