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Kai Havertz snatches late victory for Arsenal to take control against Sporting
How Mikel Arteta will have treasured this win. Having come into their third successive appearance in the quarter-final of the Champions League on the back of devastating defeats in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, he had watched Arsenal put in another anxious performance against a spirited Sporting side who could have established a precious lead ahead of next week’s second leg in north London if they had taken their chances.
TL;DR
- Arsenal won their Champions League quarter-final match against Sporting.
- The win was significant for Mikel Arteta, especially after recent Carabao Cup and FA Cup defeats.
- Arsenal delivered an anxious performance against a spirited Sporting team.
- Sporting had chances to establish a lead before the second leg.