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Gyokeres disappoints as Arsenal sneak into UCL semis

Arsenal set up a Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid with a 0-0 home draw against Sporting CP enough to seal a 1-0 aggregate victory over the Portuguese champions. Kai Havertz's late strike in Lisbon last week proved to be the difference in the tie, with both sides struggling to make much of an impact during a scrappy return encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

Sporting Clube de Portugal v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Odegaard confirms new Arsenal injury setback

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has confirmed he is facing another period on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury setback during the club's European campaign. The Norwegian midfielder, who has already endured a stop-start season due to fitness issues, admitted he is "desperate" to return with the Gunners currently navigating a season-defining run of fixtures.

Saka in danger of missing Man City showdown as Arteta delivers update

Mikel Arteta has given an update on Bukayo Saka's battle with an ongoing Achilles injury, leaving the winger in significant danger of missing Arsenal's pivotal title showdown against Manchester City. While the Gunners' boss is hopeful for a return in "days not weeks", Saka will play no part in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting CP.

Arsenal vs Sporting CP: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Champions League match between Arsenal and Sporting CP, as well as kick-off time and team news

Rice among FIVE Arsenal stars to miss training ahead of Sporting clash

Declan Rice was among five players to miss Arsenal's latest training session ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Sporting CP. Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber were also absent after sitting out the weekend defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League.

UCL Rondo: Can Liverpool create Champions League magic at Anfield?

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are sure to put on a show, but there are plenty of other big matchups to watch in the second legs of the quarterfinals.

Arteta could be sacked by Arsenal, with a replacement already in sight

A major victory has saved the Spanish manager's job.

'Ajax is working hard to sign a top Portuguese talent'

Man City target Sporting captain in summer move

Manchester City are pushing to sign Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand in the summer transfer window. The Premier League giants have already made informal contact with the Portuguese club as sporting director Hugo Viana looks to reunite with the Danish midfielder.

The ideal Champions League line-up: Real Madrid is completely absent, while Barcelona has just one representative

Barcelona and Real Madrid suffered defeats in Spain.

Paris Saint-Germain has become the first side in recent memory to shatter the so-called Champions League quarter-final curse. Whereas many heavyweights repeatedly faltered at this

As the tie shifts to the second leg, one question dominates the pre-match narrative: will there be any surprises? While the first 90 minutes provided plenty of talking points, football fans know that 180 minutes are required to tell the full story. History is littered with shock comebacks, late goals and unlikely heroes, so the prospect of an upset is never far away. Defenders of the status quo point to statistics, form guides and head-to-head records, yet the beautiful game has a knack of defying logic when the underdog smells an opportunity. With stakes rising and tactics refined, managers will be poring over every detail—from injury updates to travel schedules—in search of that decisive edge. Supporters, too, have a role to play: a sold-out stadium can turn a mere possibility into a roaring reality. In short, while predictions are plentiful, only the final whistle will reveal whether the second leg serves up the kind of drama that keeps purists awake long after the last kick.

'Barely visible' Gyokeres roasted by Portuguese press after Sporting return

Former Sporting CP frontman Viktor Gyokeres endured a night to forget on his highly anticipated return to Lisbon, as Arsenal secured a narrow advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie. While the fans at the Estadio Jose Alvalade showed their former hero respect, the Portuguese media were far more clinical in their assessment of the Swede's subdued display.

Get ready to be treated to a feast: a phenomenal pass à la Quaresma catches the entire Arsenal defence off guard

PL secures fifth UCL spot again after Arsenal's win at Sporting

The Premier League has officially guaranteed a minimum of five entrants for next season’s Champions League following a decisive set of European results. Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Sporting CP provided the final coefficient points required to ensure England finishes amongst UEFA's top two performing nations for the second year running.

Five clubs from a single league… the battle for the extra Champions League spot is decided

The number is subject to increase in an exceptional case.

Arteta praises 'magic' subs Havertz & Martinelli after Sporting win

Mikel Arteta has hailed the impact of his Arsenal substitutes after Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli combined to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Sporting CP. The Gunners looked set for a frustrating night in Lisbon before the duo entered the fray to hand the Premier League side a vital edge in their Champions League quarter-final tie.

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Havertz hails 'best in world' Raya after Sporting CP heroics

Kai Havertz has labelled David Raya as the best goalkeeper in the world after the Spaniard's heroics kept Arsenal alive in their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP. Despite Havertz netting a dramatic late winner in Lisbon, the forward insisted that his teammate remains one of the most underrated players in the game.

Arsenal’s substitutes are the strongest in Europe… and Rice equals Arteta’s historic record

Impressive statistics lead Arsenal to a valuable victory in the Champions League

Havertz: We can win major trophies... and Raya is the best in the world

Havertz is overjoyed after the clash with Sporting Lisbon

Video: Havertz secures a thrilling win for Arsenal against Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal escape a Sporting Lisbon trap thanks to a late goal from Havertz

Kai Havertz secures a last-gasp victory for a lacklustre Arsenal side against Sporting Portugal

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Saka out, Rice back… Arteta announces Arsenal’s line-up against Sporting

The official line-ups for the Champions League match between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon

Sporting CP squad 'were happy' Gyokeres left for Arsenal

Ahead of a highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final clash, Maxi Araujo has clarified that Sporting CP hold no resentment towards Viktor Gyokeres following his summer transfer to Arsenal. The winger emphasised that the entire squad were actually delighted for their former teammate, viewing his move to London as a well-deserved reward for his incredible efforts.

Arteta announces that two Arsenal stars will miss the match against Sporting Lisbon

A hat-trick for the Gunners ahead of their European clash

€100 million! Why are Real Madrid and Arsenal battling it out for Leverkusen’s star player?

"... the best young striker in Europe"!

Frequently asked questions

: The story behind the birth of Liverpool as we know it today is quite interesting. Originally, it was Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton who would play their games at Anfield. However, after Everton decided to play their games elsewhere following a dispute in March 1892, John Houlding, the owner of Anfield at the time, decided to form his own club called Liverpool F.C.
: Fenway Sports Group (FSG), an American multinational sports holding conglomerate, is the owner of Liverpool. FSG purchased the club in 2010 through subsidiaries N.E.S.V.I, LLC and the UK-based UKSV Holdings Company Limited.
: Liverpool are playing their home games at the illustrious Anfield Stadium, which was built in 1884 and has since undergone several renovations, the latest being completed in 2024.
: Anfield has a capacity of 61,276, with the renovation of the Anfield Road Stand in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign taking the stadium's capacity past the 60,000-mark.
: Liverpool have won a stellar 67 trophies throughout their history, which includes six Champions Leagues, 19 top-flight titles, and six FA Cups.
: Liverpool are the second-most successful English side in terms of top flight titles with 19, just one shy of Manchester United. Their previous league glory came in the 2019-20 season, which remains their only league title till date in the Premier League era.
: Former English midfielder Ian Callaghan made 857 appearances for the Reds. He is the only player in Liverpool history to have made over 800 appearances for the club.
: Liverpool icon Ian Rush is the club's all-time top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 346 times in 660 games.
: Luis Suarez, Ian Rush, Mohamed Salah, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, James Milner, Fernando Torres, and Michael Owen are among the most popular players to have donned the Liverpool jersey.
: Brendan Rodgers, Bill Shankly, Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish, Rafael Benitez, and Gerard Houllier are some of the most prominent managers to have been at the helm for Liverpool.
: Liverpool are famously known as The Reds. The media as well as the club's supporters coined the term during the 1965-66 season, when the team first wore an all-red attire for the games.

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