Mikel Arteta bemoaned the fact his Arsenal side conceded two “poor” goals in their Europa League draw at Sporting Lisbon.The Gunners came from behind to draw 2-2 after Arteta made six changes to the team which snatched a last-gasp victory over Bournemouth on Saturday to remain five points clear at the top of the Premier League.A William Saliba header had Arsenal ahead, but goals either side of half-time from Goncalo Inacio and Paulinho put Sporting in the driving seat.Hidemasa Morita’s own goal saw the visitors secure a draw to take back to the Emirates Stadium for next week’s second leg, where they will be hoping to advance to the quarter-finals.Inacio’s leveller was the fourth time Arsenal have conceded from a corner since the World Cup and they have now shipped five set-piece goals in 10 games, as well as falling behind nine seconds after kick-off against the Cherries. Esports
Mikel Arteta bemoaned the fact his Arsenal side conceded two “poor” goals in their Europa League draw at Sporting Lisbon.The Gunners came from behind to draw 2-2 after Arteta made six changes to the team which snatched a last-gasp victory over Bournemouth on Saturday to remain five points clear at the top of the Premier League.A William Saliba header had Arsenal ahead, but goals either side of half-time from Goncalo Inacio and Paulinho put Sporting in the driving seat.Hidemasa Morita’s own goal saw the visitors secure a draw to take back to the Emirates Stadium for next week’s second leg, where they will be hoping to advance to the quarter-finals.Inacio’s leveller was the fourth time Arsenal have conceded from a corner since the World Cup and they have now shipped five set-piece goals in 10 games, as well as falling behind nine seconds after kick-off against the Cherries. PBA