Girona, Arsenal's opponent, have already been eliminated and come in sat 31st on just three points. Girona only managed to win a single game in the league phase out of seven. Their European journey comes to an end after the game, but they can still play spoiler to Arsenal's ambitions of finishing as high as possible.

Mikel Arteta fielded a strong Arsenal squad despite the Gunners virtually secured an automatic round of 16 spot as their Champions League group phase ended with victory in Girona