The Emirates is buzzing tonight as Arsenal stand just 90 minutes from a place in the Champions League semi-finals. Mikel Arteta has named his side for this crucial second leg against Sporting CP, and the big news is a major boost: Declan Rice is fit and starts in midfield.

Carrying a slender 1-0 lead from a tense first leg in Lisbon, the Gunners know the job is only half done. Sporting have been in formidable form and will arrive in North London believing they can overturn the deficit, especially after Arsenal's recent home stumble against Bournemouth in the Premier League.

This is a monumental moment in Arsenal's season. With Atletico Madrid already waiting in the final four, progression tonight would mark a huge statement of intent and a consecutive semi-final appearance in Europe's elite competition. The pressure is on, but so is the opportunity.

Arteta will demand a controlled and disciplined performance from his side. The home crowd will play its part, and with a key figure like Rice back in the engine room, Arsenal will be confident they can manage the occasion, secure the result, and take one giant step closer to Champions League glory.