Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was guilty of missing a number of chances as Arsenal had to settle for a draw in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-32 tie against Benfica. With the game being played at Rome's Stadio Olimpico due to current coronavirus travel restrictions, the Gunners were classed as the away side and should have left Italy with a win. Instead, Bukayo Saka's sixth goal of the season rescued a 1-1 draw after Pizzi had put Benfica ahead from the penalty spot. It leaves the tie finely poised heading into next week's second leg, which will take place in Athens with Arsenal this time the 'home' team. Mikel Arteta named an unchanged side for the first time in his managerial...
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