Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their injury crisis with Declan Rice returning to training ahead of their Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon. William Saliba, Noni Madueke and Martin Odegaard all featured after injury scares in recent weeks, while Gabriel limped off. With Ebz I cannot put a finger (on a return date) because I don't know, because he's a special character.' Arsenal face a busy season run-in but their schedule has been eased after their shock defeat by Championship Southampton at the weekend. While they hope to progress in the Champions League, they are nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with seven games left to play.

Source: Metro April 06, 2026 13:01 UTC