Arsenal 1-0 (4-2p) FC Porto: 3 talking points as Gunners narrowly secure qualification

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Jakub Kiwior, Ivan Toney
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2. Kiwior form keeping Zinchenko on the bench

Five months ago had I told you that Jakub Kiwior would be keeping a fit Oleksander Zinchenko on the bench, you wouldn't have beleived me.

Well now, its a reality as he has taken to the left-back position with aplomb and against FC Porto, in the biggest game of his career, he was outstanding.

Often severely tested by Porto's attacking threat, the Polish star rose above it. He has dibs on the left-back spot and in truth, Zinchenko only get it back if there's an injury.

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