Arsenal have completed preparations ahead of their Europa League round of 16 tie against Sporting CP. Mikel Arteta's side go into the match on Thursday evening in fine form, with the Gunners currently top of the Premier League.
The Europa League campaign has been equally as successful so far, with Arsenal finishing top of their group and therefore avoiding the knockout round play-offs which saw Barcelona exit the competition at the hands of Manchester United. Arteta is taking nothing for granted, however.
"It will be a tough match for both teams," the Spaniard admitted in his post-match press conference. "Both very competitive, we have a very clear idea. Be a very tough match in this stadium vs team with a big tradition, but we want to win."
