Arsenal vs Sporting CP preview: How to, team news, prediction and more
Event details:
NAME: Arsenal – Sporting
DATE: 16 Mar 2023
TIME: 20:00 UTC
VENUE: Emirates Stadium, London, England
Arsenal is going head to head with Sporting starting on 16 Mar 2023 at 20:00 UTC at Emirates Stadium stadium, London city, England. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League, Knockout stage.
Arsenal played against Sporting in 1 matches this season.
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Arsenal will look to continue their incredible season by knocking out Sporting CP in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie.
The sides drew 2-2 in Lisbon last week, which leaves things nicely balanced with the Gunners obviously having the advantage of a second leg at home.
Both sides come into the game in great form, with The Gunners leading the Premier League and Sporting creeping towards the Champions League qualification spots in Portugal. It makes for an exciting game, and one which could be tightly contested.
Here is everything you need to know about the game as Arsenal and Sporting CP fight for a spot in the last eight.
Mikel Arteta faces a tough balancing act with the Premier League title race and the Europa League returning, and he used the first leg as a chance to rest several first team players, notably captain Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Gabriel and Aaron Ramsdale.
It feels likely he will do similar as long as Arsenal remain in the competition. It is also a welcome opportunity for the likes of Fabio Vieira and new signing Jakub Kiwior to get some minutes under the belt.
Neither club has ever won Europe’s second competition in either Europa League or UEFA Cup format, with their only European triumphs coming in the old Cup Winners’ Cup.
Arsenal vs Sporting CP Team News
Arsenal’s trophy hunt received an enormous boost at the weekend with the return of Gabriel Jesus, who came off the bench at Fulham. It’s likely he continues his comeback with another cameo on Thursday. This means long-term absentee Mohamed Elneny is the only player out for Arteta, via Transfermarkt.
Hector Bellerin is likely to miss out on his Arsenal homecoming, with the right back likely to be out for Sporting. First choice keeper Antonio Adan is also unlikely to make the trip to North London, via Transfermarkt.
Keep an eye out for Marcus Edwards, who is a product of the Spurs academy. Will the Arsenal faithful make a note to remind him of his past allegiances?
Match prediction
Arsenal 3-1 Sporting CP: Even with some rotation and their eyes firmly on the Premier League title, the Gunners should have too much for Sporting, particularly at home.
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Arsenal vs Sporting: TV Schedule
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United Kingdom
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BT Sport 2
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United States
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Paramount+
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Portugal
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Sport TV 1; SIC
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Canada
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DAZN
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