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Stephan Lichtsteiner reacts to Arsenal win against Valencia

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Arsenal won against Valencia on Thursday.

Arsenal defender Stephan Lichtsteiner clears his defence during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium, London on Sunday 24th February 2019.

Arsenal star Stephan Lichtsteiner has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to his side’s win against Valencia on Thursday evening.

The Gunners got the better of Spanish club Valencia 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie at the Emirates Stadium in North London.

Alexandre Lacazette scored twice for Unai Emery’s side, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang added a third for the Premier League club.

Lichtsteiner, who can operate as a right-back, wing-back or midfielder, has taken to Twitter to send a message to Arsenal fans following the win against Valencia.

Stats

Over the course of the 90 minutes at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening, hosts Arsenal had 58% of the possession, took 15 shots of which six were on target, and earned six corners, according to BBC Sport.

Stephan Lichtsteiner of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 Second Leg match between Arsenal and BATE Borisov at England on February 21, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Visitors Valencia had 42% of the possession, took 10 shots of which three were on target, and earned four corners, according to BBC Sport.

Arsenal will fancy their chances of getting the job done against Valencia in Spain in the second leg.

(L-R) Stephan Lichtsteiner and Alex Iwobi of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on May 01, 2019 in St Albans, England.