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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal warms up ahead of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

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Over to you, City, as Arsenal blow away Crystal Palace

Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 19, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

3 standout players from dominant win over Crystal Palace

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on March 19, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace: 3 talking points as Saka destroys Palace

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal looks dejected following the UEFA Europa League Semi-final Second Leg match between Arsenal and Villareal CF at Emirates Stadium on May 06, 2021 in London, England. 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 Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s worst Europa League exits – ranked

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal on the ball during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Nigel French/Getty Images)

2 standout players from disappointing Europa League exit against Sporting CP

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Mikel Arteta the manager / head coach of Arsenal with his players after losing to Sporting CP 5-4 on penalties in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

3 positives & negatives as Sporting CP dump Arsenal out of Europa League

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: William Saliba of Arsenal leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta coy over seriousness of William Saliba’s injury

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Mikel Arteta the manager / head coach of Arsenal with his players after losing to Sporting CP 5-4 on penalties in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Arsenal 1-1 Sporting CP: 3 talking points as Gunners crash out of Europe

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta speaks to Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 27, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta calls for patience over Eddie Nketiah’s injury

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 09: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg one match between Sporting CP and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 09, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

3 vital factors in Arsenal’s Premier League title charge

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal during the FA Cup fourth round match between Manchester City an Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

How Leandro Trossard has helped Arsenal rediscover their attacking fluidity

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal following the VAR check during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

3 positions Arsenal must upgrade in the summer transfer window

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

3 standout players from emphatic win over Fulham

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates after Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal ( not pictured ) scores the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s impressive London derby dominance continues

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

3 positives & negatives from the dominant 3-0 win over Fulham

Arsenal's Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Arsenal at Craven Cottage in London on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Fulham 0-3 Arsenal: 3 talking points as Trossard shines for Gunners

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates with team mate after scoring their sides goal which is later disallowed during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on February 25, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Are Arsenal riding a wave of luck or showing their champion DNA?

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 09: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg one match between Sporting CP and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 9, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Zed Jameson/MB Media/Getty Images)

Do Arsenal fans need to be concerned about Bukayo Saka?

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 09: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal FC celebrates scoring Arsenal FC second goal with his team mates during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg one match between Sporting CP and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 9, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

3 standout players from Europa League draw in Portugal

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal comes on for Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal as Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Are Arsenal’s strikers scoring as expected?

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 9: (L-R) Reiss Nelson of Arsenal, Ricardo Esgaio of Sporting Clube de Portugal during the UEFA Europa League match between Sporting CP v Arsenal at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 9, 2023 in Lisbon Portugal (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)

3 positives & negatives from the 2-2 draw against Sporting CP

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 9: (L-R) Goncalo Inacio of Sporting Clube de Portugal, Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League match between Sporting CP v Arsenal at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 9, 2023 in Lisbon Portugal (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Sporting CP 2-2 Arsenal: 3 talking points as Gunners stutter in Lisbon

LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 27: Hector Bellerin of Sporting CP celebrates scoring Sporting CP goal with his team mates during the Liga Portugal Bwin match between Sporting CP and GD Estoril at Estadio Jose Alvalade on February 27, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

3 Sporting CP players Arsenal must be wary of on Thursday evening

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta rebuffs rumours linking him to Real Madrid job

LISBON, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 16: Manager Rúben Amorim and Youssef Chermiti of Sporting in action during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg one match between Sporting CP and FC Midtjylland at Estadio Jose Alvalade on February 16, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Zed Jameson/MB Media/Getty Images)

What can Arsenal fans expect from Sporting CP in Thursday’s first leg?