Europa League: Arsenal register 1-0 win over FC Zurich

Arsenal clung to an important 1-0 win over FC Zurich at the Emirates Stadium in their final Europa League Group A match.

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Mikel Arteta's side could have been forced into the Europa League playoff round if they had finished second in their group.

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A loose ball fell invitingly to Kieran Tierney at the top of the penalty area and he took his chance well for the game's only goal.

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The hosts spurned numerous opportunities to double their advantage and were almost made to pay.

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Arsenal dominated the opening 45 minutes of the match -- outshooting Zurich 12-4 and spending most of the time in attack.

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