Arsenal take on Sporting CP in a Europa League last-16 first leg this evening (Thursday).
The Gunners head into the clash off the back of four consecutive Premier League victories which has placed their title hopes back into their own hands after a minor blip. For at least two of the next seven days though, Mikel Arteta's focus will be on the Europa League and specifically Sporting CP with the second leg set for the following Thursday at Emirates Stadium.
In the jubilation of the late victory over Bournemouth, it was potentially lost on many that Leandro Trossard suffered an injury while Eddie Nketiah missed the clash entirely. Reiss Nelson was able to step up in their absence but it presents Arteta with fresh problems in attack where injuries have already plagued two of his key players.
