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Arsenal took a major step towards securing their place in the Champions League group stages as they beat Celtic 2-0 at Celtic Park.
Celtic made a solid start to the game amid a cauldron of noise and, with Arsenal struggling to hit their stride, they looked capable of breaking the deadlock on the break.
However, the visitors eventually managed to find some sort of rhythm and stole the lead just before half-time as a Cesc Fabregas took a wicked deflection from William Gallas and found its way beyond Artur Boruc.
Arsenal always looked the more likely to extend their advantage in the second half, but they were unable to find away through until Gary Caldwell turned the ball into his own net in the 71st minute.
Tony Mowbray's men will now have to score twice at Emirates Stadium in the second leg to have any hope of progressing.
Celtic made a solid start to the game amid a cauldron of noise and, with Arsenal struggling to hit their stride, they looked capable of breaking the deadlock on the break.
However, the visitors eventually managed to find some sort of rhythm and stole the lead just before half-time as a Cesc Fabregas took a wicked deflection from William Gallas and found its way beyond Artur Boruc.
Arsenal always looked the more likely to extend their advantage in the second half, but they were unable to find away through until Gary Caldwell turned the ball into his own net in the 71st minute.
Tony Mowbray's men will now have to score twice at Emirates Stadium in the second leg to have any hope of progressing.
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