Sporting Lisbon Thriving Despite Amorim's Absence

It’s still early days to fully assess how Sporting Lisbon will adapt to their recent managerial change, but in terms of results, they remain in excellent form.

Today, they face Arsenal, a team they overcame in last year’s Europa League with a 2-1 win away and a 2-2 draw at home.

This season, Arsenal hasn’t shown the same consistency as the previous campaign, particularly in defense.

With that in mind, Sporting’s star striker Viktor Gyökeres is expected to cause significant trouble for Arsenal’s shaky backline over the course of 90 minutes.

When it comes to playing styles, Sporting Lisbon has a clear advantage.

They excel as a high-pressing team, adept at disrupting opponents who prefer to build from the back.

This strength could prove decisive against an Arsenal side that thrives on controlled possession but may struggle under sustained pressure.

All signs point to an intense and exciting matchup, with Sporting well-equipped to challenge Arsenal once again.