Tue Nov 26 21:55:44 UTC 2024: ## Arsenal Unleashes Star Power for Champions League Clash Against Sporting CP

**London, England** – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made four significant changes to his starting XI for tonight’s crucial Champions League match against Sporting CP, recalling key players Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Thomas Partey, and Gabriel Martinelli. The quartet were benched for Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, although Partey did feature in the second half, scoring Arsenal’s second goal.

Their return sees Mikel Merino, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, and Jorginho drop to the bench. David Raya remains in goal, protected by an unchanged back four. Tonight’s match marks a special milestone for William Saliba, who will be making his 100th appearance for the club, becoming the 17th Frenchman to achieve this feat.

Captain Martin Odegaard will also lead the team, making his first Champions League start of the season after a brief appearance against Inter Milan. Kieran Tierney, meanwhile, returns to the substitute bench for his first appearance since the Community Shield last season.

Sporting CP will be led by in-form striker Viktor Gyokeres, who boasts an impressive 24 goals in 19 appearances this season.

**Arsenal Starting XI:** Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Partey, Rice; Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.

**Sporting CP Starting XI:** Israel; Inacio, Diomande, St Juste; Morita, Araujo, Hjulmand, Quenda; Trincao, Edwards, Gyokeres.

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