Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood believes Arsenal would lose a Europa League closing with Manchester United.
The Gunners are removed from by to the ultimate at this stage, trailing on the midway stage of their Europa League semi-final with former boss Unai Emery and Villarreal.
Mikel Arteta’s males put in a largely poor show in Castellon, however did depart with a lifeline with Nicolas Pepe scoring an away objective from the spot in an improved second half.
Arsenal can now progress with a 1-0 win, however they haven’t stored a clear sheet at house since January, and Villarreal have scored in every of their final ten away video games, profitable all of their away fixtures within the Europa League thus far this season.
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Despite that, Sherwood is backing Arsenal to progress with a second leg win, however he’s not as hopeful for his or her hopes within the closing the place they’d be doubtless meet Manchester United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s males defeat Roma 6-2 of their first leg.
“I’d put my cash on them going by towards Villarreal, I believe they’re succesful of doing that, I believe they’ll rating on the Emirates,” Sherwood informed Premier League Productions.
“Can they beat Man United within the closing? Not on the proof of what we’ve seen this season.”
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Arsenal made a gradual begin to their conflict towards Villarreal, going two behind throughout the first half-hour.
A equally gradual begin would doubtless see the Gunners all-but out. If Villarreal had been to attain two away objectives on Thursday night time, Arsenal must rating a minimal of three objectives.
But earlier than consideration turns again to the Europa League, the Gunners will tackle Newcastle United within the Premier League on Sunday, travelling straight from the Valencian area earlier than heading again to London.
