Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka expressed his delight at the return of his teammate Martin Ødegaard, after both players featured in the Gunners’ emphatic win.

“He’s an unbelievable player,” Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka said of Odegaard. “The day he returned, there was a big smile on my face. You can see the chemistry we have. I hope he stays fit for the rest of the season.”

Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Sporting CP as a landmark victory as he praised his players for finding their ruthless streak in front of goal. Arsenal ended a four-game goal drought on European soil as they routed the Portuguese champions,

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was looking for a statement win from his side on Tuesday and got it as they brushed aside in-form Sporting Lisbon with a superb display in a 5-1 away Champions League victory.