The Gunners were beaten by Sporting in a penalty shootout on Thursday as they failed to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Attention now switches back to domestic matters, with Arsenal aiming to move further clear at the summit. Managerless Crystal Palace are the visitors to the Emirates Stadium and, with closest title rivals Manchester City in FA Cup action, Arteta's side could head into the international break with a healthy lead.
Though it will sting, the Gunners’ shock defeat by Sporting Lisbon should work to their advantage in key title battle
Yet another Spanish opponent for Man Utd in the Europa League, and this time Ten Hag seems to be increasingly wary of how strong they could be