Europa League 2017/18: BATE Borisov 2-4 Arsenal, 5 Talking Points

#4 Arsenal's impressive scoring record in European away games

Arsenal have now scored in 12 consecutive away European fixtures

When Theo Walcott opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 9th minute, he did not just give them the lead in the game, but also ensured that their goal-scoring streak in European away games was maintained.

The Gunners have now scored in 12 consecutive away European fixtures, a run in which they have breached the defences of some of the continent's top clubs, including Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Monaco. A record to cherish indeed.

The last time they failed to score away from home was against Borussia Dortmund way back in the 2014/15 group stages.

With trips to Koln and Crvena Zvezda, two teams that do not boast of the best of defences, remaining, that streak is set to continue.

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After a brief and undistinguished stint as an electrical engineer, Arvind discovered his true calling was churning out hyperbolic prose about athletes he had never met.

A writer and editor with close to a decade’s experience, Arvind’s work has been published on Sky Sports, the BBC, the Guardian and other leading websites. He has attended multiple Grand Slams on the ground and provided coverage for Super Bowls and the NBA playoffs.

As a lifelong fan of Arsenal and the Indianapolis Colts, he has mastered the art of managing expectations and can convince anyone that finishing fourth is a moral victory.

When not armchair quarterbacking, Arvind spends his time playing blitz chess online, watching air crash documentaries and smashing controllers after his latest Weekend League defeat.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith