The draw for the Europa League Round of 32 stage was announced today (December 17, 2018) and English clubs have been handed a relatively easy draw, with Chelsea pitted against Malmo and Arsenal drawing BATE. Scottish champions Celtic were however given a tough opponent in the form of Valencia.
Other intriguing ties include Eintracht Frankfurt, who went through the group stage with a 100% record, against Shakhtar Donetsk and Galatasaray against Benfica
This Bernd Leno save v Southampton (GIF VIDEO BELOW) was a save out of the top drawer from the Gunners’ German goalkeeper. With the game tied at 2-2, Maya Yoshida’s header was saved by Leno. Unfortunately for Leno, that moment of brilliance was eclipsed by the role he played in the third winning goal scored by Charlie Austin
Southampton vs Arsenal 2018 (Saints-Arsenal 2018)
Final score and result:- Southampton vs Arsenal 3-2 (Ings*2, Austin/Mkhitaryan*2)
St.Mary’s Southampton- 16 December, 2018
Ralph Hasenhuttl claims his first win as Southampton manager as Danny Ings’ brace helps Saints stun Unai Emery’s Arsenal 3-2