Sporting CP 1-5 Arsenal - 3 takeaways from five-star Gunners display

Arsenal ran riot against Sporting CP, with Mikel Arteta's side producing a superb performance in Lisbon.
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Hidemasa Morita, Martin Odegaard
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Martin Odegaard/Bukayo Saka key to Arsenal's success this season

Saka continued his irrepressible form in Lisbon, scoring from the spot and providing a delightful assist for Havertz's goal in the first half, while Odegaard's importance to the team can't be understated.

He was untouchable in the first-half, and with his footwork around the edge of the box was dazzling as he tied everything together in a neat bow.

Odegaard being healthy shows how much he changes the Arsenal dynamic going forward, with Saka a big beneficiary and that was on display in an outstanding display from the skipper.

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