Carlos Carvalhal on Sporting vs Arsenal, Viktor Gyokeres and Sheffield Wednesday love

EXCLUSIVE: Carlos Carvalhal on Sporting vs Arsenal, Viktor Gyokeres and Sheffield Wednesday loveSporting Lisbon can be huge threat to Arsenal's ambitions when they clash in the last eight of the Champions League and ex-boss Carlos Carvalhal warns of danger signsCommentsSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer06:00, 06 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesCarlos Carvalhal sits down with Mirror Football ahead of Sporting vs Arsenal(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Carlos Carvalhal has warned Arsenal face another “dangerous” test in the Champions League.‌Mikel Arteta has seen his quadruple hopes slashed to chasing just two trophies in the space of two games after losing the Carabao Cup final and then getting knocked out of the FA Cup at Southampton.‌Arsenal will look to Tuesday’s European quarter final tie at Sporting Lisbon as a chance of redemption but Carvalhal has warned the Gunners their trophy chase could soon be down to one. Former Sporting boss Carvalhal says Arsenal cannot afford to take his old club lightly but believes if the Gunners can come through the quarter final then Arteta has the quality to go all the way.‌Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea boss Carvalhal said: “I do feel Sporting have chances. If you ask me whether Arsenal are favourites to win the Champions League then I think, yes, maybe they can do it."But this will be a hard tie for them. Sporting are a very good side. It will be difficult to break Sporting even at home. This game looks to be 50-50 and they both have a chance. They can beat Arsenal.”READ MORE: Mikel Arteta gave 'nervous energy' to Arsenal stars as familiar issue called outREAD MORE: Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel injury update as Arsenal crisis worsens - 'Never good news'Carvalhal, 60, will be working as a pundit at both legs for Portuguese TV and he has kept a close eye on Arsenal and Sporting ahead of this game. Arsenal’s last visit to Lisbon saw them win 5-1 in November 2024. But Sporting boss Rui Borges - brought in after...