The heat has been turned up as Arsenal prepare for the next step on the road to the Champions League Final with a two-leg stand-off with Sporting Lisbon, beginning on Tuesday.
The Gunners have lost two in-a-row for the first time this season, and will need to rebound against a very good Portuguese club to keep their title dreams alive in this very important European competition.
On Monday, Mikel Arteta got a boast with Gabriel, Trossard and Rice all returning to the training ground preparing to play on Tuesday night in Lisbon.
With that said, here’s my predicted starting XI v Sporting Lisbon…
[4-3-3]
Trossard, Gyokeres, Madueke
Rice, Odegaard, Zubimendi
Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber
Raya
Predicted final score: Sporting Lisbon 1 – ARSENAL 2
VOYG!
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The Daily Cannon is reporting Arsenal and Aston Villa have agreed to a deal for the Gunners to sign defender Ezri Konsa, who is expected to complete his medical on Thursday before signing a long-term contract.
According to the Independent, Arsenal is exploring a move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz.
The Mirror is reporting Gabriel Jesus has been contacted by Ipswich Town, Everton and Napoli this summer for a possible transfer move away from Arsenal.
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