Arsenal win first leg of Europa League semis

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Arsenal came from behind to to win the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Valencia.

Alexandre Lacazette scored twice to give the Gunners a 3-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium. 

Meanwhile Chelsea scored an away goal as they drew 1-1 against Eintracht Frankfurt in their Europa League semi-final first leg tie. 

The return leg of the both fixtures will be played on May 9. 

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