Arteta wants his team to be ruthless against in-form Sporting Club

Arsenal faces Sporting Club tonight in the Champions League, a matchup that promises to be a significant test for Mikel Arteta's team. The Portuguese side has been in outstanding form in Europe, underlined by their recent emphatic victory over Manchester City. That result showcased Sporting as one of the top-performing teams on the continent this season, making Arsenal's task even more daunting.

The Gunners head into the game on the back of a morale-boosting 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest at the weekend. It was a commanding performance that demonstrated their potential to dominate opponents when they are in form. Forest had been in good shape before meeting Arsenal, making the result all the more impressive. However, tonight's encounter with Sporting will undoubtedly present a sterner challenge, especially as the Portuguese side aims to prove they remain strong even after the departure of Ruben Amorim, their former influential manager.

Arsenal has struggled with inefficiency in front of goal this season, an issue Mikel Arteta is keen to address. Speaking ahead of the game, Arteta emphasised the need for his team to seize opportunities and improve their form away from home. He said, as quoted by the Daily Mail:

"It's certainly something we have to improve (away form). I think we have made the right steps. But the reality is that you have to make it happen and we didn't. Making those steps is what we have to do next. Be ruthless, be efficient in the opposition box and do what we have to do to take the three points away from here."

Sporting Club's reputation as a formidable European competitor is well-earned, but Arsenal has the talent and determination to rise to the occasion. If they can capitalise on their chances and maintain their defensive solidity, the Gunners stand a strong chance of emerging victorious in what promises to be an electrifying contest.