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Arsenal 1-2 Ostersund: How it happened

We qualified for the last-16 of the Europa League despite being beaten by Ostersunds on an uncomfortable night at Emirates Stadium.

First-half goals from Hosam Aiesh and Ken Sema sparked fears that the Swedes could spring a huge shock, but Sead Kolasinac’s goal just after half time calmed nerves.

Ultimately it proved to be enough for us to progress 4-2 on aggregate, but Arsene Wenger will not have been pleased with this below-par display.

We made a sloppy start to the match, and the visitors’ confident passing game soon started to cause us problems.

After a few nervy moments, Ostersunds took a shock lead when Aiesh was found haring into the box and his shot deflected off Calum Chambers and nestled in the far corner.