Arsenal vs Valencia player ratings: Alexandre Lacazette double helps inspire Gunners to victory
A player-by-player look at the two teams
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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal secured a 3-1 win against Valencia in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie with the La Liga side.
It was the visitors who initially took the lead, Mouctar Diakhaby striking after 11 minutes following a sluggish start from Unai Emery's men.
But the hosts were quick to respond, with Alexandre Lacazette hitting a double in the space of seven minutes to put his side in front.
Arsenal pushed for a third for the remainder of the match and were eventually rewarded for their efforts courtesy of a late Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goal.
So how did the two teams fare? See the gallery below for our player ratings.
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