Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey played a key role as Arsenal bounced back to winning ways in the Champions League, securing a dominant 5-1 victory over Sporting at Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Mikel Arteta's side showed impressive control throughout the match, with Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel, Bukayo Saka, and Leandro Trossard all on the scoresheet.

Arsenal's performance was clinical, matching their total goals from the previous eight away Champions League games combined.

This resounding victory lifted them to seventh place in the table, signaling their intent in the competition.

The Gunners took the lead early through Martinelli, who finished from Jurrien Timber's low cross.

They doubled their advantage in similar fashion, with Saka setting up Havertz for a close-range tap-in. Gabriel then made it 3-0 with a powerful header from a Declan Rice corner on the stroke of halftime.

Sporting briefly reduced the deficit in the second half through a neat strike from Goncalo Inacio, but Arsenal quickly restored their dominance.

Ousmane Diomande’s foul on Martin Odegaard led to a penalty, which Saka converted with precision.

Arsenal’s fifth came after Mikel Merino’s shot was parried by goalkeeper Franco Israel, falling to Trossard, who tapped into an empty net.

This victory marked the second time Arsenal scored three goals in the first half of an away Champions League match, the first being a 4-1 win against Galatasaray in 2014.

Arteta was able to rest key players like Rice, Martinelli, and Odegaard as Arsenal cruised to a comfortable win.

After a challenging run with no wins in their last five away games in the competition, Arsenal delivered a fast and efficient performance, dominating Sporting from the outset.