Arsenal and Sporting meet at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 clash.
Following an eventful 2-2 draw in Portugal last week, both sides will be hopeful of reaching the quarter-finals, although the Gunners head into the second leg as home favourites.
If you want to know where to watch Arsenal vs Sporting in the UK, be sure to keep reading. Below, we go over all the key TV and live stream details, preview the second leg and share our prediction for Thursday’s clash.
When is Arsenal vs Sporting?
- Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
- Kick-off: 20:00 (GMT)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal and Sporting will renew acquaintances at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, March 16, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (GMT).
What channel is Arsenal vs Sporting in the UK?
- BT Sport 2
- BT Sport Ultimate
- BT Sport App
BT Sport will broadcast Arsenal vs Sporting across the UK. Coverage of the match is set to begin at 19:15 on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport Ultimate, following Real Betis and Manchester United’s second-leg showdown.
You will also be able to follow all the action via the BT Sport App, which will provide an Arsenal vs Sporting live stream for those wanting to enjoy the match on a smartphone, tablet or similar compatible device.
Preview: Arsenal vs Sporting
When William Saliba gave his side the lead midway through the first half, it looked as though Arsenal would cruise to a fifth successive victory in Portugal. However, Sporting came from behind to lead 2-1 after the break.
Hidemasa Morita’s own goal saw the Gunners come away with a draw, but they could – and probably should – have won the first leg, after racking up 68% possession and 14 shots at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Mikel Arteta’s men continued their pursuit of Premier League glory with a convincing 3-0 victory over Fulham last time out, maintaining a five-point lead over Manchester City at the summit of the English top flight.
Consequently, Arsenal head into Thursday’s clash on a run of five wins in six outings across all competitions, with only two defeats coming in 17 home matches this season.
It is worth noting, however, that Sporting are enjoying an unbeaten run of their own at the moment, having picked up five wins and two draws since their last loss. Like Arsenal, the Lions extended their hot streak with a 3-0 victory last weekend.
With Sporting sitting fourth in the Portuguese top flight – 15 points shy of table-topping Benfica – the Europa League is arguably the best route to silverware for Ruben Amorim’s side this season.
Arsenal vs Sporting prediction
Having won each of their last five away games across all competitions, Sporting will not go down without a fight on Thursday. That said, we expect Arsenal to book their place in the quarter-finals with a comfortable victory on home soil.
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