UEFA Reduce Lacazette Ban

Arsenal have been given a boost with the news that striker, Alexandre Lacazette is available for selection for the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 game against Rennes at the Emirates.

The France striker was shown a straight red card for a serious foul against BATE Borisov defender, Aleksandar Filipovic during the first leg of their round of 32 game.

UEFA subsequently suspended Lacazette which made him unavailable for the second leg of that tie and the first leg of their round of 16 tie against Rennes.

Arsenal appealed the suspension and UEFA reduced the ban from three to two matches, both of which he has already served.

The Gunners lost the first leg of the tie against Rennes in France 3-1 having to play 10 men for most of the game, following a red card to defender, Sokratis Papastathopolous.

Arsenal would need to overturn a two-goal deficit if they are to keep their dream of winning any trophy and qualify for next season's Champions League.