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The Digest:

Arsenal travel to Lisbon to face Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tonight, seeking to bounce back from recent defeats to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and Southampton in the FA Cup. The Gunners remain favourites for the Premier League title and Champions League glory. Viktor Gyokeres returns to his former club nine months after his controversial move to Arsenal. Kick-off is 8pm BST at Estadio José Alvalade.

Key Points:
  • Arsenal's hopes of a historic quadruple are now down to two trophies.
  • Gabriel is expected to be fit despite a knee knock against Southampton.
  • Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber remain sidelined with injuries.
  • Sporting's Morten Hjulmand, who has an Arsenal crest tattoo, is suspended.
  • Gyokeres faces his former club for the first time since his summer move.
Sources: Soccernet, Sky Sports