Arsenal gain triple Porto boost despite Champions League loss as London tie welcomes back stars

Arsenal fell to defeat in theirfirst leg Champions League last-16 clash with FC Porto having suffered a late goal from Galeno. It was a sucker punch and one that would bring down the mood that had built such strong momentum going into these clashes.

Five league wins on the spin, two massive away victories and now the energy has dipped. Declan Rice spoke afterwards regarding the team's aim not to allow this to get them down with such a huge match with Newcastle just days away.

On a night of such gloom,finding the successes to take away are always a challenge whereas the frustrations come much easier but finding the top three to choose from can be tough.football.london however takes this on and has found some encouragement amongst the concern.

Knowing that Arsenal have the chance to put this right at home is certainly a welcoming thought.Although Mikel Arteta’s record in north London in the knockout rounds of European competition is not good — in fact, it's very worrying — the chance to put it right is key.

Had they lost the first leg at home knowing they needed to go to Portugal and win by potentially two goals that is a whole other story. The Emirates will be a raucous cauldron of noise which has carried the team to big victories so far this season.

Another benefit is the removal of the away goals rule in UEFA competition. Whilst Arsenal have been burned in the past by this frustrating now-eradicated ruling, Arteta need not concern himself by suddenly needing an extra goal should Porto notch one on the night.

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It also means should extra time or