Arsenal vs Valencia player ratings: Alexandre Lacazette double helps inspire Gunners to victory

A player-by-player look at the two teams

Alexandre Lacazette celebrates putting Arsenal ahead (PA)

Arsenal secured a 3-1 win against Valencia in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie with the La Liga side.

It was the visitors who initially took the lead, Mouctar Diakhaby striking after 11 minutes following a sluggish start from Unai Emery's men.

But the hosts were quick to respond, with Alexandre Lacazette hitting a double in the space of seven minutes to put his side in front.

Arsenal pushed for a third for the remainder of the match and were eventually rewarded for their efforts courtesy of a late Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang goal.

So how did the two teams fare? See the gallery below for our player ratings.