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The teams are out and the Champions League anthem is being played. ‘You are my life’ reads the tifo, an ode from Sporting fans to their beloved club. Great energy in Lisbon so far – mostly from the home fans but the pocket of 2,600 Arsenal away fans are doing their best. Kick-off up next.

A look at the pre-match post bag.

After the last 2 losses, nothing can be taken for granted and I don’t think Arsenal are favourites for this game tonight. Arteta is trying to convince himself but the truth is: he is panicking!

Zubimendi and Rice are our two most important players tonight. If they have a good game, I think we will take a good lead to the Emirates.

Shocking that all the players Arsenal withdrew from international duty are now in the starting XI. How does that work?

I am quite surprised that Viktor Gyökeres has gotten a decent reception during the warmup … We all know Alexander Isak would not receive the same warm welcome on Tyneside. What is the difference between how the two forced moves?