Plenty has changed in the Portuguese capital since then, with Ruben Amorim moving on to Manchester United.
But Sporting is sitting second in the UCL table and has the chance to make further waves in the competition. They will surely look to give their best performance at home to get a good result.
Balancing the Premier League and the Champions League is a key issue for Arsenal, but they remain on the periphery in both competitions.
It may haven’t been the season’s start many people envisaged for the Gunners and Mikel Arteta, but they have plenty of time to close the gaps in both competitions.
But surely this will be a very tough assignment on the road. The fixture against Sporting will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.
Sporting’s number 9 is very physical and formidable in duels. He uses his strengths to shield the ball and hold it up to allow other attackers to come into the game. He is also an aerial monster with the athleticism to jump high and control long balls.
He isn’t just a physical powerhouse, he is also skilled with the ball at his feet, boasting a strong first touch and quick feet to enable him to create a separation.
He is able to improvise through quick flicks and unique shooting methods, boasting technical flair to breeze past his man and advance into the box.
The winner of the lasting meeting was Sporting CP. The average number of goals in meetings between Sporting CP and Arsenal is 1.75.
Sporting CP score 3.14 goals when playing at home and Arsenal score 1.73 goals when playing away (on average).
