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Arsenal won 5-1 against Sporting Lisbon as their 100% win record has been broken this season. Their former manager Rúben Amorim left for Man United and this was their first game without him. Sporting must have missed the guidance of their manager Amorim in the very first game itself as they were undefeated before this. Arsenal were flying in this game as Martinelli, Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes’, Saka, and Trossard all score to make it 5 for them.
Arsenal delivered a statement performance with a resounding 5-1 victory over Sporting Lisbon, breaking the Portuguese side’s 100% win record this season. This match marked a significant turning point for Sporting, as it was their first game without former manager Rúben Amorim, who recently left to take over at Manchester United.
Sporting’s undefeated start to the season had been a testament to Amorim’s tactical brilliance, and his absence was glaringly obvious. Arsenal capitalized on the uncertainty within the Sporting ranks, dominating from start to finish at the Emirates.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring with a dazzling effort before Kai Havertz doubled the lead with a calm finish. Arsenal’s dominance continued as Gabriel Magalhães added a third. Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard rounded off the scoring spree with clinical strikes, showcasing the Gunners’ attacking depth.
