Pepe gives lacklustre Arsenal hope aftertough night in Spain

The two red cards, three goals and chances galore made for equally painful and entertaining viewing, depending on allegiances

Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe (left) and Nicolas Pepe appear dejected during the UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg

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The second leg of this Europa League semi-final tie is not to be missed next Thursday night. What manager Mikel Arteta would give to hear the fans singing ‘one-nil to the Arsenal.’