Arsenal 1-1 Sporting Lisbon AET (3-5 on pens): Gunners crash out on penalties as Gabriel Martinelli sees shot saved

Arsenal were sent crashing out of the Europa League as Sporting Lisbon won 5-3 on penalties at the Emirates after a 1-1 draw (3-3 on aggregate). Mikel Areta’s Gunners looked in control when Granit Xhaka gave them a lead on the night and on aggregate. Ad But the red half of North London was silenced when Pedro Goncalvez netted a stunner from 46 yards to beat the despairing dive of Aaron Ramsdale.

Europa League'You can feel the happiness' — Jesus return gives Arsenal a lift, says ArtetaYESTERDAY AT 22:13 With Arsenal rocking, Ramsdale redeemed himself by saving one-on-one from ex-Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards. Both sides pushed for a winner but they couldn’t be separated and so extra-time was required. Leandro Trossard hit the post, Thomas Partey curled a shot just wide, and Gabriel saw a powerful header saved as Arsenal dominated extra time, but penalties would ultimately be required.

Arsenal were the better side in extra-time, but were unable to find a winner as the game went to penalties. Just before the final whistle Uruguayan Manuel Ugarte was shown a second yellow card for a late tackle on Bukayo Saka meaning the visitors finished with 10. After the first seven penalties were scored, Sporting goalkeeper Antonio Adan, who had been excellent over the two legs, kept out Gabriel Martinelli’s effort to help the Portuguese progress.