The Gunners would be hoping to have Gabriel Magalhaes’ services. The centre-back suffered a late knock in the Champions League game and is doubtful. Should he be available, he will form the heart of the defence alongside William Saliba.

Arsenal head across London to face West Ham United in a Premier League clash on November 30. Mikel Arteta's side have looked refreshed since their return from the November international break as they stormed back to EPL matters with a dominant 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest last weekend.

The demolition of Sporting - which has lifted Arsenal into the coveted top eight spots in the Champions League table - came in the aftermath of an equally convincing 3-0 Premier League success over Nottingham Forest, one that ended a four-game winless streak in the division and kept Arteta's crop just inside the top four of the standings.