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'This is our philosophy – it is normal': David Luiz backs 'amazing' Bernd Leno to recover from howler after he gifted Rapid Vienna the lead before Arsenal turned Europa League tie around

David Luiz has defended team-mate Bernd Leno after his error gifted Rapid Vienna the lead in a hard-fought Europa League tie which Arsenal eventually went on to win.

Mikel Arteta named a strong side at the Allianz Stadion, where 3,000 home fans watched on, with Thomas Partey making his full debut in the Group B opener.

But after a mistake by Leno gifted a goal to Taxiarchis Fountas the Gunners had to rally, with Luiz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on target as Arsenal left Austria with a 2-1 win.

David Luiz (R) believes Bernd Leno (L) will bounce back from his gaffe against Rapid Vienna

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Bernd Leno loses the ball in his own area and Fountas makes no mistake for Rapid Vienna!