Call it a freak goal, but it may be Arsenal's first step today Europa League. Partizan's Cléo, taking a pass from Almami Moreira, saw his shot deflect off defender Sebastien Squillaci and past Lukasz Fabianski, pulling the Serbian champions even at the Emirates after 52 minutes.
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Should this result as well as the one in Donetsk stand, Arsenal would still be into the knock-out rounds, second place finishers should Shakhtar and Braga end scoreless. However, if Braga does find a goal in Ukraine, a draw against Partizan would leave Arsenal in Europa League, finishing with 10 points, two behind both Shakhtar and Portugal’s runners up.
Arsenal started this match strong but has sense shown a lack of ambition, seemingly content with or unable to build on Robin van Persie’s 30th minute goal. As a result, Cléo’s goal has the Belgrade club within sight of their first point of the tournament.
Now in the 67th minute, Arsenal and Partizan are still drawn, 1-1.
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