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Europa League semi-final: Villarreal gain narrow edge in chaotic win over Arsenal

April 29, 2021 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka in action with Villarreal's Pau Torres [REUTERS]

Villarreal claimed a narrow advantage in their Europa League semi-final against Arsenal with a 2-1 home victory in the first leg on Thursday, although they might live to rue letting the London club off the hook.

It looked like being a joyous night for Villarreal manager Unai Emery against the club that sacked him in 2019 as his side reached halftime with a 2-0 lead thanks to goals by Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol.

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