ARSENAL return to Champions League action for their last-16 second leg against Porto in phenomenal form – but they find themselves behind in the tie.
The Gunners had been blowing teams away in 2024 which includes scoring more than five goals in three consecutive matches.
But Mikel Arteta’s men were forced to dig deep against Brentford in their most recent Premier League encounter as they didn’t have it all their own way.
However, a late header from £65million summer signing Kai Havertz helped Arsenal get over the line with a 2-1 win which propelled them to the top of the table making it EIGHT wins in a row.
And the north London outfit will need a minimum of two goals again to progress when they face Porto as they currently lead the tie 1-0 courtesy of a Galeno stoppage-time strike in the first leg.
When is Arsenal vs Porto?
- Arsenal’s mouthwatering Champions League match against Porto will take place on Tuesday, March 12.
- The last-16 second leg is scheduled to get underway at 8pm GMT.
- Emirates Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge encounter and it can host approximately 60,704 roaring fans.
- Galeno’s sensational strike helped Porto win the first leg.
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How can I watch Arsenal vs Porto?
- Arsenal vs Porto will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sport 1 in the UK.
- The build-up is expected to commence from 7pm – a whole hour before kick-off.
- Fans can stream the entire action through discovery+
- Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.
What is the team news?
Mikel Arteta would have been delighted to escape the Brentford triumph with no fresh injury concerns.
David Raya is expected to reclaim his place from Aaron Ramsdale in between the sticks.
Oleksandr Zinchenko could be handed his first start in weeks having returned on the weekend.
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While Gabriel Martinelli will need to be assessed after missing out on Saturday’s win due to a foot injury.
Jurrien Timber (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (muscle) look likely to stay on the sidelines.
Elsewhere, Porto stars Zaidu and Ivan Marcano are out for the remainder of the season with Cruciate Ligament injuries.
But Mehdi Taremi has a chance of being in the squad despite his thigh strain.
What are the odds?
- Arsenal to qualify 4/11
- Porto to qualify 2/1
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publishing
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
