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Arsenal Seek Redemption Against Sporting CP
7 Apr
Summary
- Arsenal lost consecutive matches before facing Sporting CP.
- Sporting CP won their last three games leading up to this match.
- Both teams have several key players out due to injuries.
Arsenal will face Sporting CP on Tuesday, April 7, in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The Gunners are aiming to recover from recent defeats, including a loss in the Carabao Cup final and a surprising setback against Southampton. Sporting CP, however, arrives with confidence, having secured victories in their last three matches, most recently a 4-2 win. The encounter is scheduled for an 8 PM kick-off in the UK, with Prime Video UK providing the streaming coverage.
Both sides are dealing with significant injury lists. Sporting CP has Quenda as a doubt, with Hjulmand suspended and Santos, Ioannidis, and Guilherme also uncertain or out. Arsenal's challenges include the absence of Merino, Timber, Hincapie, Eze, and Saka. Sporting CP's manager Rui Borges acknowledges Arsenal's strength as a 'wounded beast' but remains optimistic about his team's chances, emphasizing the potential impact of their home support.
