The loss to Sporting Lisbon on Thursday destroyed Arsenal's chances of qualifying for Europe, but could it ultimately turn out to be a blessing in disguise?
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The Gunners were eliminated from the Europa League in the round of 16 following the first penalty shootout Arsenal ever took part in at the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal lost players to injuries, let up a shocking equaliser from 46 yards, and ultimately failed to win the match.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu departed the Stadium on crutches, and Mikel Arteta thinks the injury looks "very bad."
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William Saliba was also substituted early due to what seemed to be a back issue.
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Arteta spoke of "disappointment" but also "clarity" as they pursue their first Premier League championship in over 20 years.
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Will this harm Arteta's team, which now leads the Premier League by five points
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or will it be a "bonus" for teams aiming for the crown, as former defender Martin Keown suggested?
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