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Arsenal beat Zurich, Man Utd forced to settle for Europa League play-off despite win at Real Sociedad

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Arsenal's Kieran Tierney, left, celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Europa League Group A soccer match between Arsenal and FC Zurich at the Emirates stadium in London, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. AP Photo


Kieran Tierney blasted home a winner for Arsenal to seal the top spot in its group and advance to the round of 16 of the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Zurich on Thursday.

The Premier League leader needed a win in London to guarantee first place ahead of PSV Eindhoven.
Tierney unleashed a fierce half-volley from the edge of the area in the 17th minute that left Zurich goalkeeper Yanick Brecher no chance.

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