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Arsenal is aiming to maintain their excellent performance in their upcoming Champions League match against Porto in the first leg of the last-16 round.
After their winter break, the Gunners have won five consecutive games and scored an impressive 21 goals, reigniting their pursuit for the Premier League title.
Mikel Arteta’s team easily advanced through the qualifying rounds to enter the knockout stage of the tournament, a feat they haven’t achieved since the 2016-17 season. However, they could potentially face a tough opponent in Portuguese side Porto.
The team that won in 2004 came in second place in Group H and has not lost in their three previous home games against Arsenal.
Learn all about the current game by checking out the most recent odds and tips provided here.
When will Porto and Arsenal play against each other?
The match between Porto and Arsenal is scheduled to begin at 8pm GMT on Wednesday, February 21 at Estadio do Dragao Stadium.
What is the method for viewing it?
Audiences residing in the United Kingdom have the option to watch the game in real-time on TNT Sports 1, beginning at 7pm GMT. Those who have subscribed can also access the match through the Discovery+ application.
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Team news
Porto received a significant setback just before their last-16 match when their striker Mehdi Taremi was unable to play due to an adductor injury he sustained during training. In addition, the team will be missing Zaidu Sanusi and Ivan Marcano, and there is uncertainty surrounding the availability of midfielder Stephen Eustaquio.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is anticipating the return of four players from injury: Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Fabio Vieira. All four are nearing a comeback. Unfortunately, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber are still out due to injuries.
Confirmed line-ups
Porto lineup: Costa, Mario, Otavio, Pepe, Wendell, Gonzalez, Varela, Conceicao, Evanilson, Galeno.
The starting lineup for Arsenal includes Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Odegaard, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Trossard, and Martinelli.
Odds
Porto 9/2
Draw 14/5
Arsenal 8/13
Prediction
A strong Arsenal team may be too difficult for their Portuguese rivals to handle, potentially resulting in a comfortable lead for the Gunners when they return to Emirates Stadium. Final score: Porto 1-3 Arsenal.
Source: independent.co.uk
