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Can Arsenal get past former boss Unai Emery and reach the Europa League final? (Adam Davy/PA)
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Arsenal face their third Europa League semi-final in four years when they come up against Villarreal and former head coach Unai Emery on Thursday evening.
With their inconsistent Premier League form leaving them some way off the top four, winning the Europa League seems the only likely way for manager Mikel Arteta to take the Gunners back to the Champions League.
Alexandre Lacazette became a symbol of Arsenal s strength as power of the knee rocked Slavia to their core
Lacazette made two statements in Prague. The first was the most significant, one which rippled across footballing world on Thursday night
Alexandre Lacazette and Arsenal made a defiant statement in front of the Slavia players
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Alexandre Lacazette has never been the most obvious candidate for the captaincy at Arsenal, despite being one of the most powerful personalities in the dressing room. He is an influential figure, with the French-speaking contingent as well as the younger English players, but influence does not always translate into leadership.