The UEFA Europa League is back and Arsenal have today welcomed Sporting Lisbon to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their tie. The gunners have released their lineup that will play in this game.
PIRAEUS, GREECE - MARCH 11: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks to the media before the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 First Leg match between Olympiacos and Arsenal at Karaiskakis Stadium on March 11, 2021 in Piraeus, Greece. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal will be looking to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League when they welcome Sporting Lisbon to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their round of 16 tie. The two sides played out a 2-2 draw in the first leg, which means that Arsenal have a slight advantage going into this game. The gunners have released their lineup that will play in this game.
ARSENAL OFFICIAL LINEUP TO FACE SPORTING LISBON
Arsenal Official Lineup to face Sporting Lisbon
The Gunners come into this match on the back of an impressive 3-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side dominated from start to finish and were rewarded with goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes and Martin Odegaard. This result has put Arsenal in a strong position in the title race as they are currently top of the Premier League table with 66 points after 27 games.
However, Mikel Arteta will still want to win the Europa League as well. The competition provides Arsenal with an opportunity to get European silverware which would be a huge boost for the club.
The first leg between these two sides was an entertaining affair, with both teams creating plenty of chances.
This second leg promises to be just as exciting, with both teams needing a win to progress to the quarter-finals. Arsenal will be favorites due to their home advantage and recent form, but Sporting Lisbon cannot be underestimated. It should be an intriguing encounter between two talented sides who are both capable of producing moments of magic on their day.
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