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Reaction
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Lack of cutting edge cost us against BATE Borisov - Cech
A Stanislav Dragun header on the stroke of half-time was enough to beat Arsenal.Feb 15, 10:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F07%2Fbatears.jpg "Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette gets a red Valentine's Day card in the Europa League clash with BATE Borisov on February 14, 2019")
Unai Emery tells Alexandre Lacazette to control temper
The Frenchman was sent off in Belarus.Feb 15, 04:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F07%2Funai-emery_1.jpg "A concerned Unai Emery watches Arsenal struggle against BATE Borisov in the Europa League on February 14, 2019.")
Emery backs Arsenal to see off BATE despite losing in Belarus
The Gunners fell to a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League round of 32 tie.Feb 14, 21:18
The Match
Match Report
BATE Borisov register one of the biggest results in their history as they defeat 10-man Arsenal by a 1-0 scoreline in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as BATE Borisov overcome Arsenal by a 1-0 scoreline in Thursday's Europa League last-32 tie in Belarus.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League last-32 tie between BATE Borisov and Arsenal.
Build-up
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F07%2Funai-emery.jpg "Unai Emery during an Arsenal training session on February 13, 2019")
Emery will not look to make weather an excuse in Europa League
Arsenal take on BATE Borisov in freezing Belarus in the last 32 of the competition.Feb 14, 04:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F33%2Fpetr-cech.jpg "Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech claps supporters after his side's Premier League defeat to Manchester City on August 12, 2018")
Petr Cech hoping for Europa League glory to end glittering career at Arsenal
The 36-year-old announced in January that he would retire at the end of the season.Feb 13, 17:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F07%2Falexander-hleb.jpg "Alexander Hleb in training for BATE Borisov in October 2018")
Alexander Hleb: Arsenal may benefit from BATE Borisov's break
The Belarusian Premier League champions have not played a competitive fixture since December.Feb 13, 16:32
Alexander Hleb and 13 successive league titles - BATE Borisov in focus
Former Gunners midfielder Hleb, 37, is likely to feature on Thursday.Feb 13, 16:02
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How Arsenal could line up against BATE Borisov
Ahead of Thursday's Europa League match between BATE Borisov and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at how the visitors could line up in Belarus.Feb 12, 12:05
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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. BATE Borisov
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Arsenal ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash with BATE Borisov in Belarus.Feb 11, 15:28
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