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Arsenal: 3 talking points from fabulous 4-0 Slavia Prague win

By Henry Payne

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - APRIL 15: Players of Slavia Praha look dejected after Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scored his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Slavia Praha and Arsenal FC at Eden Arena on April 15, 2021 in Prague, Czech Republic. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Martin Sidorjak/Getty Images)
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - APRIL 15: Players of Slavia Praha look dejected after Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scored his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Slavia Praha and Arsenal FC at Eden Arena on April 15, 2021 in Prague, Czech Republic. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Martin Sidorjak/Getty Images) /
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PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – APRIL 15: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal (hidden) celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s third goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Slavia Praha and Arsenal FC at Eden Arena on April 15, 2021 in Prague, Czech Republic. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Martin Sidorjak/Getty Images) /

Confidence Is King

Football is a rollercoaster. After a 3-0 humbling at the hands of Liverpool, few would have given Arsenal hope of winning the Europa League. However, in this vein of form and confidence, Arsenal have every chance of doing so.

Arsenal’s shape – and the personnel within that shape – may be unconventional, but for time being, it is here to stay. Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey are thriving in their new roles; Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are growing in stature with each passing game; Pablo Marí is looking increasingly assured.

Mikel Arteta’s team are riding high. Hopefully, they can get another convincing win against Fulham on Sunday.

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With this win, Arsenal will now face Unai Emery’s Villarreal in the Europa League semi-final, after their 3-1 aggregate win over Dinamo Zagreb. Here’s hoping for a repeat of 2006.

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