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Arsenal boss Wenger refuses to blame Koscielny for Griezmann goal in Atletico draw

The Frenchman did not want to single out any individuals after his side's 1-1 stalemate in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final

Arsene Wenger refused to blame individuals after a defensive nightmare allowed Atletico Madrid to claim a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.

Arsenal led through Alexandre Lacazette's header at Emirates Stadium on Thursday, the visitors having been reduced to 10 men in the 10th minute by Sime Vrsaljko's second yellow card.

Coach Diego Simeone was also sent to the stands but Atletico - whose goalkeeper Jan Oblak was in brilliant form - claimed a priceless away goal through Antoine Griezmann's late strike.