Arsenal recovered from a sloppy start against Benfica on Thursday night and will be happy to have come away with a draw. The Gunners started slowly and failed to create any meaningful chances in the first period, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missing a sitter before the interval. Benfica won a penalty early in the second half after Emile Smith Rowe handled the ball inside the area. Pizzi slotted home comfortably to give the hosts - albeit in a different country to their usual home stadium - a deserved lead. But just minutes later, Bukayo Saka got the Gunners out of jail by tapping home after a nice team move. Arsenal had chances. to win the game late on, but remained patient knowing a...
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