We could be in for a glimpse of the future on Thursday night.
In our last Europa League fixture in Kiev, 12 out of the 20-man travelling party were academy products, with three making their first-team debuts.
By the sounds of Unai Emery's pre-match comments, it should be more of the same against Qarabag - and you can certainly understand why.
With four games coming up in the space of 10 days, vital fixtures in the Premier League and the small matter of a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Tottenham, this is a clear opportunity to rotate. Having already secured top spot in Group E, it seems like a no-brainer.
With a buoyant academy producing a host of talented youngsters itching for their chance to impress, it is likely they will be granted their wish - and it should be a fascinating night to assess the depth of talent breaking through.
Read on for a comprehensive match preview, Emery's thoughts on the game, the latest team news, stats, and analysis of the opposition.
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