Sporting CP vs Arsenal

UEFA named Sporting’s Maxi Araujo in its Team of the Week after he set a new fouling record against Arsenal without receiving a booking.

Mikel Arteta says he’s learned a lot about the Arsenal squad from their recent setbacks, and he believes they deserve some success now.

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.

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.

Arsenal’s first-leg Champions League quarter-final win over Sporting CP on Tuesday ended up being a significant one, as it qualified the Gunners for next season’s competition.

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.

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.

Reports on Noni Madueke’s injury timeline have started to emerge, and it’s largely good news for the Arsenal winger.

Sporting CP have received some early bad news ahead of their Champions League clash against Arsenal, with Nuno Santos set to miss the first leg.

Sporting CP have had their next league fixture rescheduled to aid with their preparations for the following midweek’s Champions League match against Arsenal.

The Champions League quarter-final schedule has been confirmed, with Arsenal due to face Sporting CP in the next round.

Sporting CP will be without their team captain for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal due to suspension.

Cedric Soares was in attendance as Arsenal took on Sporting CP on Tuesday night, his second Gunners game of the season.

Sporting could face a stadium ban after fans used pyrotechnics during their 5-1 defeat to Arsenal. UEFA’s disciplinary committee is set to meet next week to decide the outcome.