Is Arsenal's Repeated Set Piece Vulnerability a Concern? Exposed Again in Europa League Draw Against Sporting CP
Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon are evenly matched following a 2-2 draw in their Europa League last-16 tie at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. William Saliba gave Arsenal the lead with a header from Fábio Vieira's corner in the 22nd minute, but Sporting responded with a similar goal 12 minutes later as Gonçalo Inácio headed home Marcus Edwards' delivery. Paulinho put the home side ahead 10 minutes into the second half, but Arsenal equalized on 62 minutes when Sporting's Hidemasa Morita inadvertently diverted Granit Xhaka's pass into his own net.
The second leg will take place next Thursday, with Arsenal hoping to secure their place in the quarterfinals for the fourth time in six seasons. Despite making six changes to the starting line-up, Arsenal will be confident of finishing the job in front of their own fans. Fábio Vieira's performance was a mixed bag, but his assist for Saliba's goal was a positive sign for the Gunners.
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