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Good evening and welcome to LIVE text commentary of the Champions League clash between Olympiacos and Arsenal. It's make or break time for the Gunners who have somehow managed to give themselves a glimmer of hope of qualifying for the last 16 after a dreadful start to Group F. The objective is clear for Arsene Wenger's side; win by two clear goals, or by one goal if the scoreline is 3-2 or higher. Anything less will send Olympiacos through, and push Arsenal into the Europa League.

Champions League / Group Stage
Stadio Karaiskaki / 09.12.2015
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    Paul Hassall

    Updated 09/12/2015 at 21:36 GMT


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    FT: Olympiacos 0-3 Arsenal. A glorious and highly memorable night for Arsene Wenger and Arsenal as they qualify for the CL last 16 for the 16th season in a row. Olivier Giroud was the hero, netting his first hat-trick for the club to ensure the Gunners leafrogged the home side into second spot in the group. What a turnaround for the Londoners. They looked in real trouble after the 5-1 defeat at Bayern on matchday four but have somehow pulled off the great escape.
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    The 1200 Arsenal fans making themselves heard now. This will be a night long remembered.
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    ARSENAL SUB: The hero of the hour is taken off. Giroud replaced by Chambers.
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    ARSENAL SUB: Campbell given an ovation by his old fans as he is replaced by Oxlade-Chamberlain. Nice touch by the home faithful.
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    Four minutes added.
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    So, Arsenal will finish as Group F runners-up.
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    Arsenal set to reach the last 16 for a 16th season in a row! Not bad.
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    We are going through the motions here. The hosts just want the final whistle.
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    OLYMPIACOS SUB: Pardo off, Finnbogason on.
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    Arsenal looking to control the dying embers of this one.
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    The set piece comes to nothing. Olympiacos need three goals in seven minutes or so. The home crowd have been quiet for a long time and they know the game is up.
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    Ozil disguises a shot from the right with a free kick that almost catches Roberto out at his near post. The keeper punches it away and Arsenal have a corner.
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    Olympiacos have looked lost for much of this second half. It's been an outstanding display from the Gunners. Easy to say the Greeks aren't a top side but, aside from tonight. their record against English opposition on home turf is impressive.
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    OLYMPIACOS SUB: Hernani on, Seba off.
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    Expect to see a lot of this type of image on the back pages tomorrow morning!
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    Image credit: AFP

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    Giroud in again.... but he's flagged offside. Great play by Campbell once more but the Frenchman was just off.
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    Image credit: Reuters