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

Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners over Nottingham Forest with Bukayo Saka scoring before Martin Odegaard and Ethan Nwaneri found the net.

Match report as Arsenal dominate Sporting to inflict the Portuguese champions first defeat of the season; Goncalo Inacio pulled one back after three first-half goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Haver

Arsenal needed to make a statement after a run of underwhelming form and thanks to the return of Martin Odegaard, they got it with an emphatic display at Sporting.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal delivered a Champions League statement of intent with their 5-1 demolition of Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday. Urging Arsenal to replicate the passion and intensity they showed against Sporting as they look to win the Champions League for the first time,