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Nicolas Pepe will be handed another opportunity against Molde

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The Ivory Coast forward is facing up to a three-match domestic ban following a red card against Leeds

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will hand Nicolas Pepe the chance for a swift redemption in the Europa League tie at Molde on Thursday.

Ivory Coast forward Pepe is facing up to a three-match domestic ban following a red card against Leeds, appearing to headbutt Ezgjan Alioski.

The Gunners boss branded Pepe's behaviour "unacceptable" following Sunday's goalless draw at Elland Road.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left less than impressed by Pepe's dismissal at Elland Road (Michael Regan/PA)

Arteta, though, rejected suggestions the 25-year-old – a £72million signing from Lille during August 2019 – would be frozen out of his plans.

"We have all had disappointing reactions in our playing careers," the Arsenal manager said ahead of the Europa League tie in Norway, where his team could secure qualification for the knockout stage.

"Obviously we were frustrated because when you play against a team like Leeds for a long time with 10 men, it makes a huge difference,"

"He had a really good reaction, the way he apologised, the way he understood his responsibility and hopefully tomorrow we can see the player that we want to see, and have a good reaction to help his team."

Arteta added: "No, it is absolutely not (the end of his Arsenal career after the red card). It's not about that and I don't like that type of statement.

Arsenal defender David Luiz has travelled to Norway after missing the Leeds game following the birth of his daughter.

However, Bukayo Saka and Willian both picked up injuries at Elland Road, so will be assessed ahead of Sunday's Premier League home game against Wolves.

Arsenal will secure qualification to the knockout stages of the Europa League with what would be a fourth successive Group B win.

Arteta, though, warned against complacency.

"They made it difficult for us in the first leg and tomorrow on an artificial pitch, it becomes different," he said.

"Molde are very dominant in the (Norwegian) league obviously and are so used to winning football matches. I expect them to have a real go.

"They were aggressive when they played against us in certain phases of our play, were organised, good on the the counter-attack and set-pieces as well.

"We want to be there, win the game and we know that will give us the qualification."

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