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'The worst under Emery' - Keown bemoans 'sloppy' Arsenal after shock BATE loss

Arsenal produced the worst display since Unai Emery's appointment against BATE Borisov in the Europa League, according to former defender Martin Keown.

Stanislav Dragun's first-half header was enough to ensure the Belarusian champions will take a one-goal advantage into the second leg at the Emirates Stadium next week.

Alexandre Lacazette compounded a hopeless evening by being sent-off late on for an elbow on Aleksandar Filipovic to end any hope of a comeback.

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Defeat was the fourth in the last seven games in all competitions for Emery, whose encouraging start is quickly being replaced by a typical mid-season downturn.