Arsenal reach the Europa League semi-finals after beating Slavia Praha on their way. The first game at Emirates ended with a 1-1 score. However, in the deciding second-leg, the Gunners trashed the Czech side at the away stadium. They scored 3+ goals in 4 consecutive away games for the first time in the 21st century. Emile Smith Rowe scored the first goal of the game in the 15th minute of the game, however, VAR ruled out the goal. It was the right call for Mikel Arteta's side as they started to score one after one. In the 18th minute, Nicolas Pepe scored an important away goal for Arsenal.
Alexandre Lacazette doubled the lead for the Gunners when he converted from the penalty spot in the 21st minute.GOAL FOR ARSENAL! Pepe gets his second goal against the Czech's, in the space of a week. pic.twitter.com/T02vn03NJy
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Three minutes later, Arsenal scored the third one against Slavia Praha, as Bukayo Saka netted. The first half ended with a 0-3 score.Arsenal in dreamland! They're 2-0 up in Prague! pic.twitter.com/q9iFL5VerR
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Lacazette scored another one for the Gunners in the second half, to make it 4-0.It's raining goals in Prague! Arsenal lead by three! pic.twitter.com/e5dCE6CfMV
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Arsenal reached the semi-finals with a 5-1 aggregate score. Mikel Arteta's side will face Villarreal in the semi-finals of the Europa League. Click here to watch the highlights of the game.Only Radamel Falcao (20) & Kevin Gameiro (19) have scored more UEL knockout stage goals than Alexandre Lacazette (18) pic.twitter.com/pswUWUru1T
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