Arsenal 1-1 Sporting: 3 Talking Points as Gunners Crash Out of Europe

Arsenal 1-1 Sporting CP: 3 talking points as Gunners crash out of Europe

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Mikel Arteta the manager / head coach of Arsenal with his players after losing to Sporting CP 5-4 on penalties in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg two match between Arsenal FC and Sporting CP at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images) /

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Arsenal can now focus fully on their Premier League title charge. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images) /

3. Europa loss a win?

While the Gunners would ideally have loved to progress into the next round of the Europa League, being dumped out at a relatively early stage might not be the worst thing in the world.

Given that Arsenal has “bigger fish to fry” in terms of the Premier League title, having games midweek as they try to hold off Manchester City isn’t exactly ideal.

Now, with no Europe, the Gunners can fully focus on the league and that elusive title.

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