3 talking points ahead of Sporting CP vs Arsenal
- Gunners travel to Portugal in Champions League
- Chance to improve form against a good side
- A potential midfield dilemma for Arteta
3. Unstoppable Sporting
Sporting have enjoyed a sensational start to their season, sitting six points clear at the top of the Primeira Liga having won 11 out of 11 so far. They are also second in the Champions League table, with three wins and one draw from their opening fixtures.
Reported Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres has been in fine form for the Portuguese giants and has netted 24 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions. The defensive duo of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes will certainly have a difficult task as they face off against arguably Europe's most in-form striker.
Now without Ruben Amorim, Sporting started life under new manager Joao Pereira in great fashion with a 6-0 win over Amarante in the Taca de Portugal so will certainly provide a tough test for Arsenal. The Gunners have a mixed record against Sporting so it will be interesting to see how they fare.