Alexandre Lacazette leads Arsenal to Europa League victory in Napoli
For all the moments this season when critics have scratched their heads struggling to put their finger on what the identity of Unai Emery’s Arsenal is, a masterclass of a European quarter-final showcased everything they are capable of. This was a responsible, smart performance from back to front that eased them into the semi-finals of the Europa League.
They did it by ticking every box required for a tough overseas assignment: they maintained composure, Alexandre Lacazette scored a sumptuous away goal, the home crowd lost their voice, the Napoli team lost their will. Arsenal sure picked their moment to discover the key to a classic away performance.