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Europa League | Semi-Finals
May 2, 2019 at 8pm UK
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Reaction
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Valencia speak out against racism in Arsenal game
Footage emerged on social media of supporters in the away end.May 4, 00:35
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Sokratis: 'I joined Arsenal because I would like to play in the Champions League"
Gunners defender keen to return club to Champions League from next season.May 3, 12:09
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Unai Emery "very proud" of Arsenal performance
The Gunners took a two-goal lead in the first leg against Valencia.May 3, 05:51
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Arsenal boss Unai Emery: 'Tie is still 50-50 despite two-goal lead'
The Gunners beat Valencia 3-1 at the Emirates.May 3, 05:50
The Match
Match Report
Arsenal recover from an early goal to beat Valencia 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's 3-1 win over Valencia, as the Gunners took a big step towards booking a place in the final.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Valencia.
Build-up
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Marcelino plays down poor Arsenal form ahead of Europa League semi-final
Valencia boss expects a tough battle in quest to secure Europa League final appearance.May 1, 19:06
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How Arsenal could line up against Valencia
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Valencia on Thursday evening.Apr 30, 16:33
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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Valencia
Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League semi-final first leg against Valencia on Thursday night.Apr 29, 16:45
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