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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.

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.