Arsenal vs Sporting CP LIVE updates, team news and build-up from the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal take on Sporting CP in what is a massive opportunity for the Gunners. Atletico Madrid are waiting in the semi-finals of the competition, which, should Mikel Arteta reach it, would make history, having never reached back-to-back final fours in the tournament before.

There is naturally a low feeling in the fan base after the defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend. There needs to be a response, many feel, and before the game against Manchester City this weekend, expectations are high.

However, there have been some blows with Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard not spotted in pre-match training. Whether some can return remains to be seen.

Tom Canton, our Arsenal reporter, is at the Emirates Stadium and will bring you all the latest news and updates as it happens...