Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has criticised the Gunners defence after they slipped up and were held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie. The hosts look to be in a commanding position at the Emirates, as after Atleti were reduced to 10 men early on and had Diego Simeone sent to the stands, Arsenal found a breakthrough from Alexandre Lacazette with 30 minutes still to play. SEE MORE: Arsenal legend finds way to blame Arsene Wenger for Laurent Koscielny horror-show against Antoine Griezmann While many would have hoped the Gunners would have gone on to take full control of the tie by ensuring that they travel to Spain next week with a...
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