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UPDATE: Arsenal seal top spot with slim victory over FC Zurich

It was a dominant first half from the Gunners with Eddie Nketiah twice stunging the palms of Zurich goalkeeper Yanick Brecher, and Fabio Vieira saw his goalbound effort blocked from close range.

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Arsenal sealed their place in the last 16 of the Europa League with a slim 1-0 victory over Zurich at Emirates Stadium.

Kieran Tierney’s 20-yard strike into the bottom right corner ensured the Gunners qualify as Group A winners.

It was a dominant first half from the Gunners with Eddie Nketiah twice stunging the palms of Zurich goalkeeper Yanick Brecher, and Fabio Vieira saw his goalbound effort blocked from close range.

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There was, however, a nervy closure to the game as Zurich threatened to pull a goal back but Arsenal held on to claim an all-important victory.

The win means that Arsenal have now won all of their eight matches against Swiss clubs.

The Gunners also play Chelsea on Sunday and the win gives them a major boost going into that big premier league tie.

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