Sporting vs Arsenal

Arsenal begin their Europa League knockout stage campaign on Thursday, travelling to Lisbon for what could be a challenging game against a side whose ...

Matt Turner is among the fringe players who could feature on Thursday and it seems likely that Thomas Partey will be rested but Arteta is not one to rotate his side en masse. Sporting: While there will naturally be much focus on Arsenal's domestic priorities, Amorim cannot afford to take his eye off the ball in league play either with Sporting facing an almighty struggle to qualify for next season's Champions League through a top-three finish in the Liga. Ruben Amorim's side have already stunned one half of north London, taking four points from their two Champions League group stage meetings with Tottenham, and won in style away to Midtjylland to book their spot in the last 16.

Arsenal face a trip to Portugal to take on Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League on Thursday night, so we simulated the clash to try and predict the final ...

As Sporting played a high line they were dispossessed in midfield, and Granit Xhaka lifted a ball over the top of the Portuguese side's backline to send Martinelli through on goal. Going forward, the Gunners were great, but they were lacking at the back, with their much-changed backline conceding two poor goals as they were pegged back twice. As Arsenal camped on the edge of the Sporting box, a one-two between Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli saw the latter break into the box. Arsenal looked dangerous in the first half, but despite all their chances going forward, they remained shaky at the back. Sporting Lisbon dropped out of the Champions League, meaning they had to beat Midtjylland of Denmark to book their spot in the Round of 16, setting up a tasty tie against the Gunners. The Gunners last faced Sporting five years ago in the Europa League group stages, winning the away clash 1-0 before drawing 0-0 at the Emirates.

Arsenal restart their Europa League campaign this week as Mikel Arteta's side head to Lisbon to face Sporting CP.

1.73 / 1.88 1.75 / 1.95 8/11, 1/1 -128 / -111 1.97 / 1.78 1.98 / 1.77 Juste, Coates, Inacio — Esgaio, Tanlongo, Morita, Arthur — Edwards, Paulinho, Trincao -108 / -128 Daniel Ugarte will miss the match through suspension. TUDN USA USA Fri, Mar.

While it's unclear as to how seriously Mikel Arteta will actually take this competition as the Gunners look to close in on a remarkable Premier League title ...

Sporting vs Arsenal prediction Here’s everything you need to know about the game. Arteta has hinted that some of his squad players will get a run-out in the Portuguese capital tonight.

Premier League leaders Arsenal take a break from domestic play to shift gears to the Europa League, traveling to Portugal to take on Sporting CP in Lisbon ...

USA Finally, factor in Arsenal's issue at striker, with Gabriel Jesus still not ready to return and minor injuries to Eddie Nketiah and Leandro Trossard both sidelining the backup options. These sides matched up in the 2018/19 Europa League, and across the two legs, only one goal was scored, as Arsenal advanced 1-0 on aggregate. (USA) While Arsenal are in great form, able to pull results out a hat when they desperately need them, there's not quite the same urgency around this fixture. ET / 5:45 p.m.

Find out all you need to know ahead of tonight's game in Portugal, including stats, quotes and team news.

That is the only time we have left Portugal with a victory, having drawn three and lost three of our other six trips there. We have a plan, we want to win, we are excited and we are prepared." We know that, and until we have the line-ups, we will have a few question marks as we try to understand what they will do." In 2010 we lost to Braga 2-0, before winning at the Estadio Jose Alvalade eight years later. German lawyer Tobias Stieler is the man in the middle for this game. "The variety, options and the change in formations that they can do, and within that shape as well, the profile of players especially the wing-backs change their behaviours. We know the spirit that the team has. Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Now we have to start well against Arsenal and want to win. Here it is easy, but we have to do it on that pitch tomorrow night. A poor start saw them win just once in their first four league games, and they currently sit in fourth place behind runaway leaders and city rivals Benfica, as well as Porto and Braga. After that reprieve, Sporting knocked out Midtjylland to set up this clash after an impressive 4-0 second-leg win in Denmark.

We go over everything you need to know for Sporting CP vs. Arsenal in the UEL Round of 16 first leg.

They were able to finish at the top of Group A, two points clear of PSV as they awaited their opponent from the knockout round playoffs. Sporting are coming off a 5-1 aggregate win over Danish side Midtjylland in the knockout round playoffs, while Arsenal finished on top of Group A to book an automatic spot in the Round of 16. They have also won their last four matches across all competitions, and have only lost twice in their last 11 outings. [Champions League](https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league) play, falling to the Europa League as they look to make a deep run. Sporting took down Midtjylland with relative ease, logging a 1-1 draw at home followed by a commanding 4-0 win on the road. Portuguese side Sporting CP will face off against EPL leaders Arsenal in UEFA Europa League play as the teams begin their Round of 16 series on Thursday.

Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal's trip to Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their last-16 game with the Portuguese ...

We are ready to face the best Arsenal and we know that it will be a very difficult opponent. Therefore, the London side will be aiming to challenge on all fronts and pick up two trophies this season. Be a very tough match in this stadium vs team with a big tradition, but we want to win.' 'Above all we know very well the spirit of Arsenal. The Englishman has scored three goals in his last five games for Arsenal. As for Sporting, they come into the game off the back of a 1-0 away win over Portimonense. 'It will be a tough match for both teams. Sporting will be hoping that Pedro Goncalves can add to his 12 goals in all competitions this season. He has been very successful over the past years, Arteta said at the pre-match press conference. As for Sporting, the Portuguese club enjoyed a comfortable victory in the last round but will be aware that they will be in for a tougher test against the Gunners. We’re all excited and looking forward to the match.' Heading into the game, Arteta understands that his side are in for a tough game and believes that Sporting are a 'competitive' team.

The Gunners are flying high in the Premier League but will know the Portuguese giants are no pushovers.

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The Premier League leaders will continue their quest, when Arsenal face Sporting CP in the Europa League round of 16 in Portugal on Thursday.

OUT: Mohamed Elneny (knock) [March 9, 2023]

Arsenal restart their Europa League campaign this week as Mikel Arteta's side head to Lisbon to face Sporting CP.

1.73 / 1.88 1.75 / 1.95 8/11, 1/1 -128 / -111 1.97 / 1.78 1.98 / 1.77 Juste, Coates, Inacio — Esgaio, Tanlongo, Morita, Arthur — Edwards, Paulinho, Trincao -108 / -128 Daniel Ugarte will miss the match through suspension. TUDN USA USA Fri, Mar.

Arsenal begin their Europa League knockout stage campaign on Thursday, travelling to Lisbon for what could be a challenging game against a side whose ...

Matt Turner is among the fringe players who could feature on Thursday and it seems likely that Thomas Partey will be rested but Arteta is not one to rotate his side en masse. Sporting: While there will naturally be much focus on Arsenal's domestic priorities, Amorim cannot afford to take his eye off the ball in league play either with Sporting facing an almighty struggle to qualify for next season's Champions League through a top-three finish in the Liga. Ruben Amorim's side have already stunned one half of north London, taking four points from their two Champions League group stage meetings with Tottenham, and won in style away to Midtjylland to book their spot in the last 16.

Arsenal dey meet with Sporting Lisbon by 6:45 pm WAT for di Estadio Jose Alvalade.

- Paulinho - Edwards - Coates - Adan - Martinelli - Vieira - Xhaka - Zinchenko - Turner Marcus Edwards almost enta Paulinko but Turner fix am. Sporting don collect ball and Arteta dey shout for im head. FULL TIME: Di game for Portugal don end as Arsenal carry draw comot.

Sporting CP vs Arsenal: Follow the LIVE score of the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 match, being played in Lisbon.

Trincao runs on to the end of a ball behind Arsenal’s defence, cuts inside but fluffs his shot. Sporting’s Coates is booked in the process and will miss the second leg. Sustained period of possession from Arsenal. At the other end. Vieira swings in an inswinging corner and Salibais unmarked to head it home! Ignacio comes flying in and gets on the end of the ball ahead of Kwior and glances it into the corner of the net.

The Premier League leaders will continue their quest, when Arsenal face Sporting CP in the Europa League round of 16 in Portugal on Thursday.

OUT: Mohamed Elneny (knock) [March 9, 2023] [Via NBCSports.com](https://scoreboard.nbcsports.com/soccer/season/95895) — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo)

Follow live as Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to Sporting CP in the UEFA Europa League round of 16.

Arsenal are favourites for the match, but being on the road in European play and given their injuries up front, they still sport plus moneyline odds. Kieran Tierney was left home in London due to an illness, and Martin Odegaard is also sick and does not appear but made the trip with the team. Gabriel is rested in favour of Jakub Kiwior who makes his Arsenal debut at the back. 90 mins to kick: Arsenal will have their work cut out for them defensively today, partially given that Sporting don't have a lone goal scoring threat, with the load spread out amongst multiple attackers. A few of the younger members of the Arsenal squad take a stroll on the pitch. 75 mins to kick: Team news is out a bit early for the match. In six matches this season for the Gunners, Turner has conceded just two goals while picking up four clean sheets, including one goal and three clean sheets in four Europa League games. 7 mins to kick: Portuguese youth interational Fabio Vieira, who arrived at Arsenal from Sporting's rivals Porto this past summer, gets the start against a familiar opponent. 4th min: Both teams are looking to possess the ball and build from the back, which should make for a fascinating tactical battle. Adan (GK) — 3. He had done all the hard work to get in a dangerous spot and create an opening, but can't finish! Turner (GK) — 4.