LONDON -- Three quick thoughts after Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw against Red Star Belgrade at the Emirates in the Europa League on Thursday...
1. Arsenal advance without impressing
Arsenal's second-string couldn't conjure up a piece of magic this time but the Gunners still clinched a spot in the Europa League knockout rounds with two games to spare.
Just as in Serbia two weeks ago, Arsene Wenger's band of back-ups and youth players laboured mightily to break down Red Star Belgrade's defence and lacked the sharpness to finish off the few chances they created.