Arsenal vs Sporting Lisbon: How to watch Europa League clash ov TV, early kick-off time and team news

Fresh from last-minute Bournemouth winner ecstasy, Arsenal will travel to Portugal to take on Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League last-16 on Thursday.

The Gunners haven't been short of good times so far this season and fans were treated to new highs at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday when Reiss Nelson fired in a 97th-minute winner.

An away trip to Sporting Lisbon will likely provide a tougher test for Mikel Arteta's men in the first leg of the knockout meeting.

Arsenal came out of the Europa League Group A as winners after notching five wins and one loss whilst Sporting are in the competition having bowed out of the UEFA Champions League.

With all eyes on potential Premier League glory, some Arsenal fans might not mind a respectable exit from midweek duties, but Arteta is not a boss known for rolling over.

Here's all you need to know to follow the Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal action from home on TV.

What time does Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal kick-off?

The Europa League action gets underway at the earlier time of 5:45 pm on Thursday, March 9.

The action will take place at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal.

What channel is Sporting vs Arsenal on?

The Europa League clash will be broadcast on BT Sport 2 on Thursday evening.

Coverage on the channel gets underway at 5:15 pm before kick-off at 5:45 pm.

If fans aren't already paying users of BT Sport, a monthly pass is available at £29.99 per month and covers all the channels you may need.

What is the latest Arsenal team news?

Mikel Arteta is likely not to risk the injuries of Eddie Nketiah and Leandro Trossard given their importance in the Premier League title push.

Wantaway full-back Kiera Tierney could feature with fringe players Fabio Vieira, Rob Holding and Matt Tuner also in line to play.

Arsenal fans should keep an eye out for Hector Bellerin too with the ex-Gunner now a key member of the Sporting side.

What history do Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon have?

Arsenal have played Sporting Lisbon four times in the history of both clubs.

The Gunners are unbeaten against the Portuguese side with two wins and two draws in those four meetings.

The last time the two sides met was in November 2018 in this same competition where they played out a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.