Arsenal cruise to win as FC Copenhagen hold nerve to progress in Europa League

FC Copenhagen emerged from a three-way qualification fight to reach the knockout stages thanks to a 2-0 win over Sheriff.

Arsenal cruise to win as FC Copenhagen hold nerve to progress in Europa League
Thu, 07 Dec, 2017 - 21:01

Arsenal cruised to victory over BATE Borisov in their final Europa League group game as Arsene Wenger's fringe players made another case for Premier League involvement.

With top spot in Group H already assured, the Gunners made light work of the Belarusian champions in front of a record-low Emirates Stadium crowd.

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