"Arteta's Tactical Tussle: Sporting CP vs. Arsenal Lineup, Team News, and Injury Latest"

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are looking to reignite their UEFA Champions League campaign as they face a daunting test against in-form Sporting CP on Tuesday. The Gunners' creative sparkplug, Martin Odegaard, has returned from a two-month injury layoff, and his presence is expected to galvanize the team.

Odegaard's return to the pitch was nothing short of spectacular, as he orchestrated a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, ending Arsenal's three-match skid. With the Norwegian maestro pulling the strings, Arsenal will look to capitalize on Sporting CP's recent managerial upheaval.

Sporting CP's New Era Begins

Sporting CP, led by their electric young striker Viktor Gyokeres, have been one of the surprises of the Champions League season. Gyokeres' hat-trick in their 4-1 thrashing of Manchester City sent shockwaves throughout Europe. However, the Portuguese outfit will be without their highly coveted manager Ruben Amorim, who departed for Manchester United earlier this month.

Injury Concerns and Predicted Lineups

Sporting CP will be without defender Zeno Debast, who is nursing a thigh injury. Nuno Santos is out with a patella tendon tear, while Pedro Goncalves is a doubt due to a muscle issue.

Arsenal, meanwhile, will be without Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to knee injuries. Kieran Tierney is still working his way back to full fitness after a long-term hamstring injury.

Predicted Lineups:

Sporting CP (3-4-3): Israel (GK) — Matheus, Diomande, Inacio — Araujo, Hjulmand, Morita, Quenda — Trincao, Gyokeres, Edwards.

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

A Pivotal Clash in the Champions League

With Arsenal sitting 12th in the Champions League table, a win against Sporting CP would be a significant boost to their campaign. However, the Portuguese outfit's impressive form and Gyokeres' goal-scoring prowess make them a formidable opponent. Will Odegaard's return inspire Arsenal to victory, or will Sporting CP's new era begin with a statement win?

Prediction:

With the change of coach at sporting and Arsenal desperately in need of more points to secure their place in playoffs. I see Arsenal having the upper leg in this encounter.

Arsenal plus Draw.