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Marquinhos scores on debut as Arsenal edge FC Zurich

Arsenal have began their Europa League campaign with victory over FC Zurich.

The Gunners took the lead through debutant Marquinhos converting from Eddie Nketiah's cutback after 16 minutes.

Zurich equalised before half-time courtesy of Mirlind Kryeziu's penalty after Nketiah fouled Ola Selnaes.

But Nketiah redeemed Arsenal's lead in the second-half when he headed home at the far post Marquinho's cross.

Mikel Arteta's side face PSV Eindhoven in their second Europa League game next Thursday.

But first they will face a Premier League clash against Everton at the Emirates on Sunday.

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