Mikel Arteta before Arsenal’s win over Sporting (Picture: Getty)Mikel Arteta has been warned that Arsenal are ‘not at the level’ of two Champions League rivals despite their quarter-final first-leg win over Sporting. The Premier League leaders have one foot in the Champions League semi-finals after beating Portuguese giants Sporting 1-0 in Lisbon on Tuesday night. Arsenal again failed to hit top form out in Lisbon but will be more than content with their night’s work as they chase a first ever Champions League trophy. No matter who the opposition is, Champions League quarter-finals, you get a 1-0 lead to take back home next week – you’re taking that. I don’t think they’re going to be able to grind it out against the likes of Bayern.

Source: Metro April 08, 2026 05:47 UTC