So it's a bit difficult to say Arsenal were ultimately thwarted by the mediocare team, but that's the end of the story of Arsenal's journey in the Europa League this season. Only Lol, people are even too sure that Arsenal advanced to the final this season.
I've said it was a difficult game for Arsenal because I believe Sporting will do everything to score goals. Granit Xhaka's goals were good, but Pedro Goncalves's was absolutely the best all season. Of course it was disappointing home match for Arsenal, tragic after being favorites this season to reach the final and win the Europa League. So now Arsenal only have to focus on maintaining their points advantage in the Premier League by playing well and avoiding defeat. The odds are good, but I think they will definitely be affected by the failure of the Europa League.
For me it's natural, because of what Arsenal have performed so far. however, losing and winning is commonplace in football. although to be honest, I favor Arsenal in this fight. in fact, we lost. but anyway, winning and losing is commonplace in a bet. actually I had previously suspected, that Arsenal would lose this match. for some reason, if a team that competed in a crucial party experienced some problems from the start. like Tomiyasu, W.Saliba, pulled at the start of the first half, my feeling was that this team would lose. although actually this is just an assumption, and does not justify the actual facts.
But, I'm not disappointed even though the Gunners are my favorite team. after all, this defeat was not tragic. because Arteta did not play his main full starter in this match. by the way, what I didn't expect was the resistance from Sporting, they went all out to win this fight. and yes, Sporting deserve their hard work.
On the other hand, with this defeat I hope Arteta can focus more on his team to win the Domestic League trophy.