Arsenal reserved their place in the Europa League knockout stage despite a 0-0 draw against the Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon on Thursday night. That they maintained an unbeaten run extending it to 15 games now is also commendable. Danny Welbeck who has been a star performer for the Gunners in Europa League was injured in the first half, an injury that looked serious as he had to be stretchered down the tunnel with deep pain. Gunners were the better side throughout the game but they were not able to test the opposition goalkeeper. Welbeck’s injury really slowed down the game and looked like the Gunners were mentally lost in the game. Unai Emery told after the match that the injury...
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