Arsenal vs Sporting CP lineups, starting 11s and latest team news for Europa League Round of 16 first leg
Premier League leaders Arsenal will hope to maintain their momentum when they meet Sporting CP in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday.
The Gunners recently clinched a dramatic 3-2 league win over Bournemouth which puts them five points clear of second-placed Manchester City.
Although Sporting aren’t exactly flourishing in Portugal, they have found form lately and have won their last three games without conceding a goal.
Without a number of key attackers, Arsenal could find it difficult to beat their opponents away from home in this first leg.
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Arsenal vs Sporting CP lineups
Mikel Arteta was dealt a fresh injury blow with an attacker against Bournemouth Leandro Trossard had to be substituted in the first half with a groin injury.
Arsenal stays even shorter in front Gabriel Jesus not yet return after knee surgery and Eddie Nketiah in doubt after missing their last game with an ankle problem.
Aside from that, Mohammed Elneny is the only other confirmed absentee, having also undergone knee surgery.
Emile Smith Rowe was mainly substituted as a substitute against Bournemouth, raising doubts as to whether and how he will be involved in this competition.
Sporting, on the other hand, go into this competition with far fewer injuries and only midfielders Daniel Braganca And Manuel Ugarde definitely off.
Pedro Goncalves has played in front of goal for them, scoring 16 goals in all competitions while he was a former product of Tottenham academy Marcus Edwards also struck 10 times.
Arsenal predict from June 11
Arsenal starting XI (4-3-3): Ramsdale (GK) – Tomiyasu, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney – Odegaard, Partey, Nelson – Saka, Martinelli, Vieira
- Injuries: Jesus, Elneny, Trossard
- suspensions:
Arteta will likely come into this game without a recognized outright forward Gabriel Martinelli most likely to lead the line with Bournemouth matchwinner Tear Nelson transported to the starting point.
Kieran Tierney And Jorginho was not in action last time out and could be prepared for the game against Sporting, the former being a more likely starter.
Sporting CP expected from 11
Sporting CP Starting XI (3-4-3): Adan (GK) – St Juste, Coates, Inacio – Esgaio, Tanlongo, Morita, Arthur – Edwards, Paulinho, Trincao
- Injuries: Daniel
- suspensions: Ugarte
striker Paulinho came on as a substitute at the weekend but scored the necessary goal in the 1-0 win to claim his starting place here.
Sporting are managed by the former Premier League centre-back Sebastian Coateswho is now in his eighth consecutive season with the club.
Arsenal vs Sporting CP Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s how you can follow all the action of this game in some of the most important areas:
| TV channel | stream | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | TUDN | fuboTV, TUDN app/website, VIX+, Paramount+ |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| United Kingdom | BT sport 2 | BT Sport app/website |
| Australia | — | Stan sports |
| New Zealand | — | Spark sports |
| India | Sony TEN 2 | JioTV, Sony LIV |
| Hong Kong | beIN Sport 3 | beIN Sports Connect |
| Malaysia | beIN Sport 3 |
beIN Sports Connect |
| Singapore | beIN Sport 3 | beIN Sports Connect, StarHub TV+ |
UNITED KINGDOM: This game will be streamed live in the UK on BT Sports TV and streaming services.
UNITED STATES: This match will be streamed on Paramount+ and fuboTV for subscribers in English and Spanish.
Canada: Every Europa League game this season will be streamed live in Canada exclusively via DAZN.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every Europa League match live and on demand on Stan Sport.
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