Europa League round of 16 replay between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium. In the first match 2-2, in case of a new tie with any score, extra time will follow and if necessary, the procedure of penalties.
Having several changes to their starting line-up, Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw in Lisbon and confirmed that he is the big favorite of the couple for the qualification to the quarter-finals of the event. She was the one who opened the scoring first in the 22', but with goals in the 34' and in the 55', she received the upset, but a few minutes later she equalized and shaped the final result.
This year's very good year is certified by its course in the Premier League where continues to lead the scoring race with 66 points and at plus 5 from Manchester City and every matchday takes a small step towards the title.
In its last match in time, on Sunday at noon, it easily beat Fulham away from home with 3-0.
Sporting performed very well in the first match against a better opponent with a 2-2 draw leaving them, if only a few, hopes of qualification. It could even have had a better result as offensively it was very threatening but it paid for the defensive weaknesses it showed.
In the Portuguese championship does not make the ideal year. has long been out of contention for the title, a realistic goal is the 3rd place that leads to the Champions League qualifiers but even there they are at a disadvantage as after 24 matches is in 4th place with 50 points against Braga's 55 which leads the standings.
On Sunday, despite the changes in its lineup, it comfortably beat Boavista 3-0, achieving its 4th consecutive victory in the league.
The result of the first match will force Arsenal to pay due attention to the match and even if they have changes in their eleven, they are the absolute favorites for the qualification win. Sporting, for their part, has enough talent, they will go into the match without stress and whatever comes out. Arsenal is expected to give great intensity to the match, the guest may follow and give us a match with a beautiful sight and many goals.
Tip: Arsenal - Sporting Lisbon 1 & Over 1,5 first half & Over 3,5 overall with odds 4.40