Arsenal continue their pursuit for glory as they return to Europa League action against Sporting Lisbon in the round of 16.
The Gunners’ last Europa League game was in November, but after Barcelona’s elimination, they stand a very good chance of winning the competition.
The north Londoners also boast an excellent record against Sporting and haven’t conceded a goal in four previous meetings.
But the Portuguese side are dangerous and ruthlessly beat Tottenham 2-0 earlier this year in the Champions League.
They have also won their last four games and Ruben Amorin’s side are known for playing slick football.
However, they struggled in the first leg of their last-16 play-off against Midtjylland before turning it around.
- Europa League round of 16 first leg will kick off at 5:45pm.
- Sporting XI: Adan, Reis, St. Juste, Coates, Inacio, Esgaio, Morita, Goncalves, Edwards, Trincao, Paulinho.
- Subs: Israel, Santos, Neto, Rochinha, Issahaku, Diomande, Tanlongo, Gomes, Cabral, Chermiti, Mateus, Essugo.
- Arsenal XI: Turner, White, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko; Vieira, Jorginho, Xhaka, Saka, Martinelli, Nelson.
- Subs: Ramsdale, Hillson, Partey, Gabriel, Smith Rowe, Holding, Tomiyasu, Bandeira, Sagoe Jr, Smith, Walters.
- talkSPORT 2 will have live commentary from Lisbon with Jim Proudfoot and former England striker Dean Ashton.
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