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Mikel Arteta has provided an update on his Arsenal squad ahead of tomorrow\u2019s Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP.<\/strong><\/p>\n Arsenal welcome the Portuguese side to the Emirates for the second leg of their last-eight tie.<\/p>\n Kai Havertz\u2019s late goal in Lisbon earned Arsenal a 1-0 win in the first meeting, as the Gunners look to progress to the semi-finals for the second consecutive campaign.<\/p>\n Arsenal are set to be without Bukayo Saka for the clash, though Arteta has suggested the winger could return for this weekend\u2019s crucial Premier League clash at Manchester City. Saka missed the club\u2019s 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was something he had been carrying for a while,\u201d Arteta said at his pre-match press conference.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was an Achilles issue. No (setback), there is progression. Hopefully, it\u2019s a matter of days and not weeks.<\/p>\n \u201cBut he has to see how he responds when he increases his load.\u201d<\/p>\n Declan Rice is also a doubt. The midfielder landed awkwardly against Bournemouth on Sunday and will require a late fitness test.<\/p>\n \u201cHe has played a lot of games, and that is part of the issue,\u201d Arteta said on the midfielder\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is going to try to do everything he possibly can to be with us tomorrow evening. That\u2019s for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n Read \u2013\u00a0Bruno Fernandes moves closer to Premier League assist record<\/strong><\/p>\n See more \u2013\u00a0Five of the best all-Spanish Champions League games<\/strong><\/p>\n Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n