The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase comes to a close on Wednesday, when all 18 games will kick off simultaneously and a dramatic conclusion is in store for a handful of Europe's top teams.

Arteta makes seven changes tonight as Bournemouth loanee Neto is handed a debut in place of Raya, but Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino are both back. Follow Girona vs Arsenal live below, with expert analysis from Standard Sport’s Simon Collings at the Estadi Montilivi.

Follow live coverage as Fulham face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.