Arsenal vs Sporting CP
Europa League 2018-19
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Kick-off time: 8pm GMT
Unai Emery will be eager for Arsenal to complete the job and seal qualification for the knockout stages of the Europa League on Thursday.
The Gunners made it three wins from three away in Lisbon last time out with Danny Welbeck’s goal moving his side onto the brink of the last 32.
Another win on Thursday will guarantee their progress with two games to spare.
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Team news
The Gunners will be without the injured Mohamed Elneny (thigh) and Konstantinos Mavropanos (groin) with Laurent Koscielny still working towards full fitness after his recent return to training.
Matteo Guendouzi could return after missing Saturday’s draw with Liverpool through suspension.
Alex Iwobi, Aaron Ramsey and Welbeck all featured from the bench that evening and could be in line for starts.
TV, online and live stream coverage
The match will be televised live on BT Sport 2.
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Tickets
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Prediction
Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Subject to change
- Arsenal to win 3-0: 7/1
- Sporting to win 2-1: 22/1
- 1-1 draw: 9/1
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang first goal scorer
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Head to head
Arsenal's narrow win in Lisbon was the first ever competitive meeting between these two sides.
