Arsenal advance in Europa League despite Olympiacos defeat

Youssef El-Arabi (centre right) celebrates the winner. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Arsenal claimed their place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League despite defeat to Olympiacos in the second leg of their last-16 tie.

The Gunners were beaten 1-0 on Thursday at the Emirates Stadium but the result could not prevent Mikel Arteta’s side prevailing 3-2 on aggregate.