Soccer-Week's rest for Rennes will not affect Arsenal, says Emery

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - February 27, 2019 Arsenal manager Unai Emery during the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

(Reuters) - Arsenal manager Unai Emery has said he does not believe the week's rest afforded to their Europa League last-16 opponents Rennes by the French league governing body will be a deciding factor in the first leg on Thursday.

Rennes had their Ligue 1 game at Nimes rescheduled from Saturday by the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) to allow them more time to prepare for Arsenal's visit while the Premier League side played rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a 1-1 draw.