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Europa League | Semi-Finals
May 2, 2019 at 8pm UK
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3-1
Reaction
![Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Brighton & Hove Albion on December 26, 2018. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Brighton & Hove Albion on December 26, 2018.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Valencia speak out against racism in Arsenal game
Footage emerged on social media of supporters in the away end.
May 4, 01:35
![Sokratis Papastathopoulos sees red for Arsenal during their Europa League clash with Rennes on March 7, 2019 Sokratis Papastathopoulos sees red for Arsenal during their Europa League clash with Rennes on March 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sokratis: 'I joined Arsenal because I would like to play in the Champions League"
Gunners defender keen to return club to Champions League from next season.
May 3, 13:09
![Unai Emery leads Arsenal training on May 1, 2019 Unai Emery leads Arsenal training on May 1, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Unai Emery "very proud" of Arsenal performance
The Gunners took a two-goal lead in the first leg against Valencia.
May 3, 06:51
![Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring his second of the game in Arsenal's Europa League semi-final first leg against Valencia on May 2, 2019 Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring his second of the game in Arsenal's Europa League semi-final first leg against Valencia on May 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal boss Unai Emery: 'Tie is still 50-50 despite two-goal lead'
The Gunners beat Valencia 3-1 at the Emirates.
May 3, 06:50
The Match
Match Report
Arsenal recover from an early goal to beat Valencia 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's 3-1 win over Valencia, as the Gunners took a big step towards booking a place in the final.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Thursday's Europa League semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Valencia.
Form Guide
Build-up
![Valencia manager Marcelino watches on during his side's Champions League clash with Juventus in September 2018 Valencia manager Marcelino watches on during his side's Champions League clash with Juventus in September 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Marcelino plays down poor Arsenal form ahead of Europa League semi-final
Valencia boss expects a tough battle in quest to secure Europa League final appearance.
May 1, 20:06
![Mesut Ozil receives the ball as Arsenal play BATE Borisov in the Europa League on February 21, 2019. Mesut Ozil receives the ball as Arsenal play BATE Borisov in the Europa League on February 21, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Arsenal could line up against Valencia
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Valencia on Thursday evening.
Apr 30, 17:33
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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Valencia
Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Europa League semi-final first leg against Valencia on Thursday night.
Apr 29, 17:45