Arsenal Match Centre

Viktor Gyokeres says it was a “great feeling” to play back at Sporting CP’s home ground on Tuesday night, his first game against his former club.

Kai Havertz says Arsenal are going for the big titles this season, adding that it’s time to move on from the last couple of weeks and stick together as a club.

During Arsenal’s win over Sporting CP on Tuesday, Maximiliano Araujo become the first defender this decade to commit seven or more fouls without being booked.

Kai Havertz claimed on Tuesday night that David Raya has been maybe the best goalkeeper in the world for the last two years, and the stats back up that claim.

There are concerns over the fitness of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard following his withdrawal from Tuesday night’s win over Sporting CP.

Arsenal ended Sporting CP’s club-record winning run on Tuesday, inflicting a rare home defeat on this week’s hosts.

Mikel Arteta explained Arsenal’s mindset before Sporting, delivering key injury updates and a clear message after recent setbacks.

Luis Suarez has fired a warning before Arsenal face Sporting, insisting the Portuguese side will attack the quarter-final first leg without fear.

Arsenal have been handed a boost before facing Sporting, with captain Morten Hjulmand suspended and a midfield reshuffle now expected in Lisbon.

Arsenal have been handed a lift before facing Sporting, with three key players back in training after fears grew over injuries and absences.

UEFA have confirmed Daniel Siebert as referee for Arsenal’s quarter-final first leg with Sporting, along with the club’s travel plans.

Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Brighton exposed fatigue, selection questions and a growing pressure point as the club head into a defining run-in.

Renee Slegers and Kim Little reacted honestly after Arsenal’s shock FA Cup exit, admitting Brighton deserved to knock the holders out.

Sporting are managing injuries and tailoring their defence for Arsenal, with Nuno Santos expected to miss the first leg and Ivan Fresneda still a doubt.

Gabriel Magalhaes faces an injury wait after going off against Southampton, with Mikel Arteta admitting the signs are not encouraging.

Chelsea have suspended Enzo Fernandez for two matches, meaning the midfielder will miss next weekend’s Premier League clash with Manchester City.

Renee Slegers has set Arsenal’s focus on Brighton after Chelsea, with the FA Cup quarter-final the next major test.

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert believes his side can hurt Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final after identifying areas to target.

Mikel Arteta has given the latest Arsenal injury and availability update before Southampton, with several players ruled out and others in contention.

Arsenal will face Lyon in the Champions League semi-finals after the French side overturned their first-leg deficit against Wolfsburg.