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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According to L’Equipe, William Saliba is now possible to play for France in the upcoming World Cup, however, the French defender could possibly undergo back surgery following the WC which would delay his start to the 2026/2027 Premier League with Arsenal.
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