“We had another big two chances and didn’t win. At the end it came to the penalties and it’s a lottery and it didn’t go our way.” AFC
‘We wanted to go through’: Arteta insists European exit will not help Arsenal’s title challengeMikel Arteta has said Arsenal’s Europa League exit is a “huge blow” and has dismissed claims it will benefit their bid to become Premier League champions.
Manuel Ugarte was sent off deep into extra-time for Sporting but they survived a couple of late scares to win the shootout and advance to the quarter-final.“We really wanted to go through in the competition and fight and go for it. Today we tried for 120 minutes and penalties and it wasn’t enough. “We created three big chances and didn’t score. When we went to extra time we showed incredible energy again and top mentality when it wasn’t our best day to keep going.
Closest rivals Manchester City are in FA Cup action and Arteta is keen to raise spirits ahead of the visit of the Eagles.could help with the Premier League title tilt.
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