Arsenal Diary: What’s in store this week

It’s another big week at the club with important matches in the UEFA Champions League and Barclays Women’s Super League.

As well as academy action for our under-21s and under-18s sides, here’s what to expect on Arsenal.com over the next seven days…

MONDAY

4.30pm - Mikel Arteta press conference

It’s a later press conference time than usual this week as Mikel looks ahead to the visit of FC Porto from Sobha Realty Training Centre.

There will be a full round-up of everything discussed published right after.

TUESDAY

8pm - Arsenal v FC Porto

The second leg of the Champions League round of 16 takes place at Emirates Stadium, and it promises to be a spectacular atmosphere as we look to turnover the 1-0 aggregate scoreline.

“Bring your noise, bring your energy, your passion into that stadium and something beautiful is going to happen,” Mikel said on Saturday.

We will bring you all the usual pre-match build-up on Arsenal.com and the official app, with Breakdown Live starting an hour before kick-off. Post-match coverage, including interviews, highlights and a full match replay, will be published after the game.

THURSDAY

10.30am - Jonas Eidevall press conference

For the second press conference of the week, Jonas Eidevall will face the media at Sobha Realty Training Centre ahead of Friday night’s big WSL game against Chelsea.

We will provide full coverage on Arsenal.com and the official app as usual.

FRIDAY

7pm - Chelsea v Arsenal Women

Friday night under the lights at Stamford Bridge for a huge clash at the top of the WSL.

A win would see us go level on points with Emma Hayes’ side at the top of the division ahead of Manchester City’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

Tickets are available for this fixture and you can find out how to get yours here or, if you’re in the United Kingdom but aren’t able to attend, you can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event.

SATURDAY

11am - Arsenal U18s v Crystal Palace

Jack Wilshere’s under-18s are back in action at Sobha Realty Training Centre on Saturday morning to take on the Eagles in the U18 Premier League South.

We’re fifth in the division and without a win in our last three league games, while Palace are sixth and three points behind us.

1pm - Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal U21s

Late on Saturday, attention turns to the under-21s who are fourth in Premier League 2 Division One and four points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur after last week’s north London derby draw.

Blackburn, meanwhile, are 18th in the division with 17 points from 15 games, so Mehmet Ali’s young Gunners will be hoping for a positive result at the Lancashire FA County Ground.