Arsenal vs Sporting live updates: Europa League second leg match ...
Michael Dominski and Noah Murray
March 16, 2023 at 4:32 PM EDT
Arsenal are leading Sporting CP 1-0 in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16, giving the English side a 3-2 lead on aggregate. Follow our live coverage below!
Team news
Arsenal XI: Ramsdale, Zinchenko, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu, Jorginho, Xhaka, Vieira, Martinelli, Jesus, Nelson
Sporting XI: Adan, Inacio, Diomande, St. Juste, Reis, Ugarte, Goncalves, Esgaio, Trincao, Paulinho, Edwards
March 16, 2023 at 4:32 PM EDT
Jesus shows off skills30' Arsenal 1-0 Sporting CP
(Arsenal lead 3-2 on aggregate)
Jesus shows incredible skill to glide through the Sporting defence and shoot through a defender's legs, forcing another big save from Adan.
The Arsenal forward is looking for his first goal since October 1.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
End-to-end action28' Arsenal 1-0 Sporting CP
(Arsenal lead 3-2 on aggregate)
Arsenal work a corner well as Zinchenko finds Martinelli, who forces a good save from Adan.
The goalkeeper immediately sends the ball long for Edwards, who's isolated one-on-one with Zinchenko in the Arsenal box but fails to take advantage of the situation.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
Video of Xhaka's goal - US readersOur readers in the US can check out the replay of Arsenal's opening goal here:
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
Video of Xhaka's goal - UK readersOur readers in the UK can check out the replay of Arsenal's opening goal here:
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT
Vieira booked24' Arsenal 1-0 Sporting CP
(Arsenal lead 3-2 on aggregate)
Vieira is booked after a reckless challenge.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT
Jesus' involvement in Xhaka's goal23' Arsenal 1-0 Sporting CP
(Arsenal lead 3-2 on aggregate)
Notable that Jesus was running towards his own goal rather than the opposition goal in the move that put Arsenal 1-0 ahead.
He has so much variety to his game and is happy for others to break in behind.
Michael Cox·
Football Writer
March 16, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
Second Arsenal defender injured21' Arsenal 1-0 Sporting CP
(Arsenal lead 3-2 on aggregate)
Saliba comes off injured now, the second Arsenal defender to do so in the opening half hour after Tomiyasu. He's replaced by Holding.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:21 PM EDT
GOAL! Arsenal in front!19' Arsenal 1-0 Sporting CP
(Arsenal lead 3-2 on aggregate)
Jorginho plays a brilliant through ball that releases Martinelli down the left wing. Adan saves his ensuing shot, but the rebound comes right out to Xhaka who sweeps it home for the lead!
"To the Arsenal one-nil" is heard around the Emirates.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
Penalty appeal for Arsenal18' Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
(Tied 2-2 on aggregate)
Jorginho goes down under contact in the Sporting box. The Emirates crowd howls for a penalty but referee Mateu Lahoz isn't impressed.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT
Chance for Arsenal!16' Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
(Tied 2-2 on aggregate)
Nelson hits a cross into the Sporting box for Jesus at the back post. The Brazilian's contact isn't great but he still forces Adan into a diving save.
Arsenal's best moment thus far.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:16 PM EDT
Jorginho looks for Jesus15' Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
(Tied 2-2 on aggregate)
Jorginho looks for Jesus with a ball over the top, but his pass is just a bit too strong and Adan collects.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:15 PM EDT
Trincao comes close13' Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
(Tied 2-2 on aggregate)
Trincao cuts inside a defender and hits a powerful shot with his left foot from the edge of Arsenal's box. It takes a bounce and doesn't miss the far post by much.
Sporting are definitely on the front foot here.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
Lively atmosphere
11' Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
(Tied 2-2 on aggregate)
Huge noise from the travelling Sporting fans here. Probably boosted by some numbers from south-west London where there's a huge Portuguese community.
The "Ashburton Army" trying to hit back.
(All photos by Getty Images)
Michael Cox·
Football Writer
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March 16, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
Arsenal forced into early change9' Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
(Tied 2-2 on aggregate)
Tomiyasu limps off and is replaced by White.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
Tomiyasu hurting8' Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
(Tied 2-2 on aggregate)
Tomiyasu is receiving treatment after slipping and overextending his left leg as he attempted to mark Trincao.
Ben White is putting his kit on. Mikel Arteta is giving an animated team talk, as he tends to do during interludes in matches.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
Feeling each other out5' Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
(Tied 2-2 on aggregate)
The opening few minutes saw Arsenal control the ball but not do much with it. Sporting are enjoying their first spell of now and are keeping Arsenal pinned in their own half.
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 4:02 PM EDT
Kick-off!1' Arsenal 0-0 Sporting CP
(Tied 2-2 on aggregate)
We're underway at the Emirates!
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
How to watch Arsenal vs Sporting CPIn the US: Streaming on Paramount+
In the UK: Airing on BT Sport 2
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT
Around the Europa LeagueThe first four Europa League second-leg matches of the day have concluded:
Real Betis 0-1 Manchester United, Manchester United advance 5-1 on aggregateFeyenoord 7-1 Shakhtar Donetsk, Feyenoord advance 8-2 on aggregateFreiburg 0-2 Juventus, Juventus advance 3-0 on aggregateFenerbahce 1-0 Sevilla, Sevilla advance 2-1 on aggregate
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
March 16, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT
Arteta: We really missed JesusMikel Arteta spoke to BT Sport before kick-off about the importance of getting Gabriel Jesus back:
Michael Dominski·
Live Reporter
Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz (referee)
Pau Cebrián Devis (assistant)
Roberto Díaz Pérez Del Palomar (assistant)
Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea (fourth)
