Predicted Arsenal line-up vs Sporting CP, 4 big changes on the cards

The Gunners returned to winning ways last weekend with a 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium. The focus will now shift to the league phase of the Champions League where Arsenal are two points adrift of the automatic last 16 places. The London giants face a tricky challenge against an …

Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer truth, release clause and Man United interest

Arsenal are back in Champions League action on Tuesday night as they travel to Portugal to take on Sporting CP. The Gunners currently sit in 12th place in the group stage table, having won two, drawn one and lost one of their opening four games of the competition. Sporting, meanwhile, are in second place behind Liverpool, having won …

The Arsenal starting XIs our writers would pick to facec Sporting CP in the Champions League if we were in Mikel Arteta’s shoes

Arsenal are back in Champions League action this week and looking to push into the top eight places in the new league phase of the competition. It is a big game in Portugal against a strong Sporting CP side who have picked up ten points fm their four matches so far. The Portuguese team sit firmly in …

How will Barcelona line up against Brest in a huge Champions League clash?

After a wild and disappointing draw away to Celta Vigo at the weekend it is time for Barcelona to return to continental action as the Catalans play a huge Champions League game against one of the competition’s biggest surprises in Stade Brestois, better known as Brest, at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium. Both teams currently sit in the …

Arsenal injury news and return dates as Arteta reveals Saka ‘scan’ truth before Sporting clash

Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on Bukayo Saka ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Sporting CP. The Portuguese outfit will lock horns with the Gunners at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on Tuesday night as both sides hope to climb the Champions League table. Arsenal enjoyed 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at …

Arsenal must make Premier League history to beat Liverpool in title race amid Man City hope

The challenge facing Arsenal in the Premier League title race cannot be understated. The Gunners trail Liverpool by nine points in the table after Arne Slot’s side came from behind to beat Southampton on Sunday. After dominating for much of the first half, it was a surprise to see Liverpool level at the break at St Mary’s. Dominik Szoboszlai had opened …

Future Arsenal ‘superstar’ urged to shun voices urging him to ‘get away’ by ex-Gunner

Former Arsenal man Paul Merson feels Ethan Nwaneri will have people “in his ear” telling him to “get away” but feels he should shun those voices, as he’ll get “looked after” at the Emirates. As a 15-year-old, Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history, debuting in 2022. Sometimes, those moments can be a …

Flick turns on rage mode: Demands immediate reaction vs Brest

FC Barcelona’s sloppy run of form continued as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo on Saturday. This is twice in a row Barça have failed to gain all three points in La Liga this season. Needless to say, the result did not impress coach Hansi Flick, who called spade for spade in …

Ronald Araujo returns to full training with Barcelona after injury

Ronald Araujo made a welcome return to full training with Barcelona on Sunday as he steps up his recovery from injury. Hansi Flick revealed ahead of the game against Celta that Araujo was due back with the group this weekend as the Uruguayan closes in on a comeback. Araujo has yet to play this season for …

Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori has named two Arsenal players opponents hate to play against

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has identified Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard as players opponents dread facing after the Gunners secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest. The win marked a return to form for Mikel Arteta’s side following the international break, with the duo orchestrating a fluid and dominant performance. The Italian international, making …