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LAYTH YOUSIF discusses Thursday’s action-packed night in Islington, and previews Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace this weekend
Arsenal's William Saliba celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Europa League round of 16, first leg, match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Arsenal 1-1 (let, 3-3 on agg) Sporting Club de Portugal — 5-3 on pens to Sporting by Layth Yousif at Ashburton Grove 

RUBEN AMORIM’S side emerged victorious after a dramatic evening in north London that saw the visitors from Portugal’s capital emerge 5-3 winners on penalties, after an absorbing 1-1 draw after extra time.

Where to start on such an action-packed night in Islington? 

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