Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to keep heads up after 'huge blow'
Mikel Arteta conceded Arsenal's Europa League exit at the hands of Sporting was a "huge blow" but called on his players to lift themselves as their Premier League title hunt continues.
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Paul Lambert delivers Celtic reality check as he declares Seville would be 'too strong' for Ange Postecoglou's current stars
Paul Lambert won eight major trophies in as many years at Parkhead and the former Scotland midfielder has enjoyed watching the current Hoops side blow away their domestic rivals for the last two seasons under Ange Postecoglou.
Sporting stun Arsenal in Europa League shoot-out after Goncalves masterpiece
Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (2R) and teammates react after a penalty shoot-out in the UEFA Europa League round of 16, second-leg football match between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 16, 2023. – Sporting Lisbon won the match 5-3 on penalties. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
Sporting Beat Arsenal In Europa Stunner, Man Utd, Juve Advance
Sporting Lisbon sent Arsenal crashing out of the Europa League with a penalty shoot-out triumph after Pedro Goncalves's stunning equaliser, while Manchester United and Juventus eased into the quarter-finals on Thursday. Sporting trailed when Granit Xhaka put Premier League leaders Arsenal ahead at the Emirates Stadium. But Portugal midfielder Goncalves forced extra-time when he caught out Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale with a breathtaking strike from 46 yards out. With reality television star Kim Kardashian and her Arsenal fan son Saint among the spectators, the match ended level at 1-1 on the night and 3-3 on aggregate, requiring penalties to settle the tie.
Arsenal's season has 'clarity' after Europa League exit - Arteta
Arsenal's Europa League exit has brought "clarity" to their season and the squad must now focus on their Premier League title charge, manager Mikel Arteta said on Thursday.
Europa League: Juventus see off Freiburg, Sevilla knock out Fenerbahce and Feyenoord hit Shakhtar Donetsk for seven
Juventus’ hopes of Champions League football next season remain alive as they eased into the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 3-0 aggregate.win over Freiburg. Qualification via Serie A looks a forlorn hope following their points deduction, but they could secure a seat at the top table if they go all the way in the Europa League.
Arsenal out of Europa League after penalty shootout loss to Sporting Lisbon
Gabriel Martinelli missed from the spot as Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League after a penalty shootout loss to Sporting.
Arsenal out of Europa League after penalty shootout drama against Sporting
Gabriel Martinelli missed from the spot as Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League after a penalty shootout loss to Sporting.