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Ostersunds can beat anybody at home and that sure includes Arsenal in Europa League, says No 2 Billy Reid

Had it not been trademarked by a leading sportswear brand, Impossible is Nothing would make a pretty good slogan for Billy Reid’s place of work.

The other Scot left in the Europa League has made confounding expectations part of his day job. Arsenal should beware.

Being paired against Arsene Wenger’s side in Monday’s last-32 draw was merely the latest step in the utterly remarkable rise of Ostersunds. Assistant to manager Graham Potter, Reid has been an integral part of the story since moving to Sweden four years ago.

Ostersunds have already knocked out Galatasaray in the Europa League this season
Ostersunds have already knocked out Galatasaray in the Europa League this season

The club’s first-ever European campaign has already delivered victories over Galatasaray, PAOK Salonika, Hertha Berlin and Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk.