Arsenal vs Valencia C.F report: Arsenal match report Arsenal took the upper hand in the first leg of the semifinals of the Europa League as they comfortably brushed aside Spanish side Valencia 3-1. A brace from Alexandre Lacazette and a late yet hugely important goal from Pierre-Emerick AUbameyan gave the Gunners a massive advantage ahead of the second leg.  The Gunners started off the game with a lot of possession but it was the visitors who had the first big chance of the game. Dani Parejo's freekick found Gaya, who crossed it back into the danger area. But Garay's shot from a couple of yards out went over the bar.  A horrible miss by the Argentine but a huge let-off for Arsenal....
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