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Sporting Lisbon coach Jose Peseiro argues that facing Arsenal is a good thing right now, as it will motivate his players to perform at their best.

Unai Emery insists Arsenal are going to Portugal to face Sporting Lisbon determined to win the Europa League.

Arsenal face Sporting Lisbon in Portugal on Thursday, as they fight with the Primeira Liga side to top their Europa League group.

Nani insists there’s no better motivation to score a goal for Sporting Lisbon than a game against Arsenal, particularly given his history with Manchester United.

Sporting CP goalkeeper Romain Salin thinks Arsenal are a ‘great team’ and admits his side will have to work together to get a result on Thursday.

Arsenal have sent a warning to fans planning to attend Thursday’s Europa League clash in Lisbon, the Gunners’ third group game in the competition.

Arsenal are planning to expand Sporting Lisbon’s allocation at the Emirates Stadium when the Portuguese side visit in November.

Sporting CP are Lucas Perez’s preferred destination if he leaves Arsenal this summer, but the Portuguese club may struggle to afford him, according to reports.

Gelson Martins has decided to join Atletico Madrid instead of Arsenal, with a deal to move to Spain all but confirmed, according to reports in the country.

Arsenal and Lazio are in competition for the signing of Gelson Martins, with a five-year deal on the table, according to reports in Italy.

Arsenal want to complete a deal for Gelson Martins as soon as they can, according to reports in Italy, but they face competition from Lazio.

A number of clubs are starting to join Arsenal in the race to sign Portuguese winger Gelson Martins, but the player is set on a Premier League move, according to reports in his home country.

Arsenal are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Gelson Martins from Sporting CP, Sky Sports have confirmed.

Gelson Martins has requested the termination of his playing contract with Sporting CP, with invocation of just cause, hoping to leave the club on a free transfer.

Arsenal submitted another bid for Sporting CP winger Gelson Martins last week, according to reports in Portugal.

Arsenal could try to bring in Gelson Martins on a free transfer, as the player reportedly considers terminating his contract with the Portuguese club.

Arsenal are considering making a bid for Sporting CP winger Gelson Martins, according to reports in Portugal, but they face competition from Juventus.

Arsenal are following Gelson Martins ahead of a bid this summer, but Sporting CP will only sell for close to the player’s release clause, according to reports in Portugal.

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Sporting CP right-back Cristiano Piccini ahead of Juventus and West Ham United, according to reports.

Arsenal and Liverpool are both closely monitoring Bruno Fernandes of Sporting CP, as they prepare to battle it out for his signature this summer, according to reports.