4 Porto players Arsenal must be wary of in Champions League last 16

Arsenal supporters likely breathed a huge sigh of relief when their name was drawn against Porto for the Champions League last 16.

On paper, the Portuguese side are one of the weaker sides remaining in the competition and the fact that they're currently seven points off Benfica — who finished third in their Champions League group — in the Primeira Liga would suggest that Arsenal should secure their quarter-final spot with little fuss.

However, Porto have a wealth of experience in the Champions League knockout phase and boast a squad that contains some extremely talented individuals. Sergio Conceicao's side are not to be dismissed and any complacency from the Gunners will be punished.

Here are the Porto players that Arsenal must watch out for in the Champions League last 16.

Porto have plenty of menacing attackers in their ranks, a number of which are quintessentially Brazilian. Pepe — not the 40-year-old former Real Madrid centre-back who also plays at the Estadio do Dragao — is one of those that boasts plenty of South American flair, the winger having posted some decent numbers in Europe so far.

The 26-year-old, who earned his first senior Brazil cap last November, has shown his versatility for Porto this term, playing in a variety of positions and roles across the front line. Pepe has netted two goals and laid on six assists across the Primeira Liga and Champions League so far, and his flexibility could give Mikel Arteta some food for thought.

The arrival of Declan Rice last summer has helped Arsenal control the midfield battle in big games this season, with Jorginho also proving a handy sidekick in difficult encounters. However, Stephen Eustaquio has the ability to unsettle the Gunners in central areas, the Canada