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Alexander Hleb admits Arsenal will benefit from BATE Borisov not playing since DECEMBER: 'For them this is a huge plus... it will be hard for us' Alexander Hleb takes on former club Arsenal in the Europa League on Thursday BATE Borisov have not played since a win against PAOK in December last year Borisov are only just entering pre-season and Hleb thinks it will be an issue 

By Mark Mann-bryans, Press Association Sport

Published: 16:59 GMT, 13 February 2019 | Updated: 16:59 GMT, 13 February 2019

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Alexander Hleb will line up against former club Arsenal on Thursday night but admits BATE Borisov will not be at their best having not played a competitive fixture since December.

BATE welcome the Gunners to the Borisov Arena for the opening leg of their round of 32 clash after securing their 13th successive Belarusian Premier League title in 2018.

Their final game of the year was a victory over PAOK which ensured just a third appearance in the Europa League knockout stages in the history of the club.

Alexander Hleb thinks BATE Borisov will not be at their best when they take on Arsenal

Alexander Hleb thinks BATE Borisov will not be at their best when they take on Arsenal

As they enter pre-season to prepare for their title defence, Hleb - who made 130 appearances for Arsenal

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