Cologne takes a dig at Arsenal ahead clash

Cologne have attempted to get their supporters in the mood for a Europa League clash with Arsenal by laying out a set of playful 'ground rules'.

The Gunners head into Thursday’s clash already guaranteed a place in the last-32 of the competition.

The hosts, meanwhile, still have work to do if their involvement in continental competition is to stretch into 2018.

A positive result against Arsene Wenger’s side will carry them a long way towards hitting that target, and Cologne have endeavoured to ramp up the interest in the tie by reminding some sceptical supporters that the Europa League is “a wonderful and prestigious competition”.

The Europa League is not always viewed in the greatest of lights by fans, or some of the clubs taking part.

UCJ, UNILORIN.