Arsenal will travel to Portugal to face Sporting CP with an aim to make it 11 wins in a row in all competitions.
Now Unai Emery and the whole squad are focused on the Europa League and a trip to Sporting CP, who like Arsenal have started the competition with back to back wins.
The head coach is expected to make big changes to his starting XI for the game and include a number of young players.
Emile Smith Rowe
The teenager will certainly be a part of Arsenal trip to Portugal. Smith Rowe has been involved in both games so far in Europa League and scored his first goals for the club during away win against Qarabag last time out. The 18-year-old will more than likely start in the No.10 role on Thursday night.
Eddie Nketiah
Nketiah is still waiting for his first appearance of the season despite being named in the squads for the Europa League games and the Carabao Cup win against Brentford. He could finally get his first minutes of the season on Thursday night because he will be named in travelling squad.
Joe Willock
The midfielder got plenty of game time last season but has so far had to watch from the sidelines this time out.
He has been in impressive form for the Under-23s, and made the trip to Azerbaijan for the Qarabag game last time out so he is expected to be named to the squad.
Julio Pleguezuelo
Emery will no doubt consider the option of Julio Pleguezuelo when it comes to giving himself defensive options. Pleguezuelo is a centre-back but can also fill in at left-back if needed.
Tolaji Bola
The regular left-back for the Under-23s, Bola was taken off after just 66 minutes on Monday night as Freddie Ljungberg’s youngsters drew 0-0 with Everton in what could have been a sign that he was being protected for the Europa League.
Source: Footballondon
