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Champions League quarter-final action bring late drama in Lisbon

LIVE: Sporting CP vs Arsenal

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After a nightmare fortnight in the domestic cup competitions, Arsenal are back on track after beating Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday night. Talk of an unprecedented quadruple has been put to bed following defeat in the Carabao Cup final and a shock FA Cup exit at the weekend, but the Gunners can still end the season with at least one piece of silverware.

Mikel Arteta has said "the most beautiful period of the season" is ahead of his side and Kai Havertz scored an injury time winner in Lisbon to earn Arsenal an advantage going into next week’s second leg at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners thought they had broken the deadlock just after the hour mark when Martin Zubimendi found the back of the net. However, the goal was ruled out following a VAR check as Viktor Gyokeres - against his former club - was in an offside position. Follow the game back below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Matt Verri from the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Live updates

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Arsenal player ratings

David Raya 8

Sensational stop to deny Araujo and sharp to keep out Catamo’s header. Distribution was good and brought much more calm to the Arsenal defence than Kepa has. Well-positioned a couple of times to mop up balls over the top.

Ben White 3

Given nightmares by Araujo, who kept getting in behind. Loose on the ball and attempts to link up with Madueke were really poor. That flank was a real weakness for Arsenal defensively.

William Saliba 7

Strong up against Suarez, who primarily picked Saliba as his sparring partner. Dominated that duel in the opening 45 minutes, but became more even in the second-half. Very nearly caught on the ball twice.

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Fan reaction

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Fan thoughts

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Fan reaction

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FULL-TIME

Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal

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Matt Verri at Estadio Jose Alvalade

Wow. Arsenal have not even vaguely looked like scoring but out of nothing they snatch victory. Sporting fans immediately respond with a huge roar for their side and the effort they have put in.

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GOAL! Sporting CP 0-1 Arsenal | Kai Havertz ‘90+1

90+1 min: GOALLLLLL

Kai Havertz steals it for Arsenal in injury time, fine pass from Gabriel Martinelli and the German keeps his cool.

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Sporting CP 0-0 Arsenal

90 min: Two minutes of additional time.

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Sporting CP 0-0 Arsenal

86 min: Raya again! The Arsenal keeper spills an effort from Catamo but is up quick to smother the ball at the feet of Suarez who was sniffing around for the rebound.

22 hours ago

Sporting CP 0-0 Arsenal

85 min: Martinelli with a decent effort which bounces in front of Rui Silva before the Sporting keeper makes the save.

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