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PRINCE WILLIAM summed up the strain of Aston Villa fans -= before hat-trick hero Morgan Rogers finally made it look easy.

Rogers struck twice inside the first five minutes, but Adam Idah’s quick double levelled it, before Ollie Watkins and Rogers again struck as Villa’s incredible Champions League adventure continued.

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Morgan Rogers celebrates his early double for Villa[/caption]

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Rogers made it 2-0 with this deflected effort on five minutes[/caption]

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Villa fan Prince William almost couldn’t near to watch at times[/caption]

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In just the third minute Rogers pounced for Villa’s breakthrough goal[/caption]

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Villa were almost on cruise control after blitzing Celtic at the start[/caption]

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Unai Emery saw Villa look confident for long spells[/caption]

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Adam Idah hooked Celtic back into it on 36 minutes[/caption]

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Idah nipped in again soon after his first goal to level at 2-2[/caption]

And the Royal super-supporter watched on with his head in his hands as what seemed at first straightforward night for his heroes suddenly got complicated.

Morgan Rogers blitzed Celtic by bagging his first two Champions League goals ever – inside the first five minutes.

The midfielder tucked home Jacob Ramsey’s pull-back in the third minute.

He then made it 2-0 after keeper Kasper Schmeichel’s clearance was blocked.

Rogers thumped home into the top-corner from 18 yards, albeit via deflection.

But despite Villa having dominated, Celtic pulled one back in the 36th minute.

Greg Taylor raked in a low cross that Villa skipper John McGinn deflected kindly for Adam Idah to neatly volley in.

And just two minutes later the Republic of Ireland forward did it again.

This time a sweet Celtic move opened up the chance for Reo Hatate to slip the ball across for Idah to nip in ahead of keeper Emiliano Martinez and clip the ball in.

But Villa regained momentum after the break.

And Ollie Watkins grabbed his maiden Champions League goal on the hour to restore both their lead and place in the eight automatic qualification spots

Villa sped away quickly, McGinn releasing Ramsey for a cut-back steered home by Watkins.

The England hitman then couldn’t believe it as he fluffed a simple opportunity to make it 4-2.

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Villa had gone into the home clash certain of at least a play-off spot.

And they knew victory over the Scottish champs would give them a great chance of a top-eight finish.

Meanwhile, Celtic began the night only one point below Villa.

But that small deficit actually meant a huge difference.

They needed victory to give them hope of a place in the leading eight.

But even then they would still have to cross their fingers and hope many other results went their way.

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NETO had a nightmare Arsenal debut and has Ethan Nwaneri to thank for sparing his blushes.

The Gunners went into the game against Girona needing to just rubber stamp their qualification for the Champions League last 16.

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Neto had a debt to forget for Arsenal[/caption]

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Ethan Nwaneri scored an impressive goal to put the Gunners ahead[/caption]

Neto made his debut for the Gunners and it quickly became clear why Mikel Arteta had waited to play the stopper.

The goalkeeper was nervous from the start and at fault for the opening goal after he was caught in no man’s land.

Jorginho was able to show his calmness, however, as he converted from the spot to level the game for the Gunners.

Ethan Nwaneri then stepped up with a wonderful goal before the end of the first half to put Arsenal ahead and into the last 16.

Raheem Sterling was then denied from the spot late on.

SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson has provided his ratings for the Arsenal team…

Neto – 4

He made his long-awaited debut, having joined Arsenal on loan from Bournemouth last summer.

The goalkeeper got away with an early mistake and was caught out by former Spurs star Arnaut Danjuma.

Thomas Partey 45′ – 6

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To aggressive from the right-back spot and was beaten for pace by Danjuma as Girona opened the score.

Partey struggled with the winger for much of the game which gave the hosts an edge.

Managed to win a penalty to give Arsenal a route back into the game after a needless challenge but was hooked at half-time.

Jakub Kiwior – 6

The defender put in a decent shift at the back and was able to keep Abel Ruiz quiet for much of the match.

Gabriel Magalhaes – 6

Like Kiwior, Gabriel was fairly solid against Girona and dealt with most of the danger from the hosts.

Riccardo Calafiori 69′ – 6

Thought he scored the opener but was a good foot offside.

Continued to be positive up the wing and helped the Gunners up the pitch.

Mikel Merino – 6

Merino was fine against Girona. It was not a performance that will grab headlines but did what he needed to do in midfield.

Jorginho 80′ – 7

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Jorgino netted from the spot in the first half[/caption]

It’s been a while, but the Italian was back on the scoresheet after converting from the spot in the 38th minute.

The midfielder was composed on the ball and helped recycle the ball and control possession.

Martin Odegaard – 6

It was a quiet night for the Gunners captain as he helped the team maintain the ball but lacked that creative spark.

Raheem Sterling – 4

Struggled to make a big impact in the first half and was the weakest of all of the Gunners’ frontline.

To make matters worse, he was booked for diving in the 70th minute.

And just as he though it couldn’t get even worse, he missed a penalty late on.

Leandro Trossard 69′ – 6

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Leandro Trossard was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet[/caption]

Should have given Arsenal the lead early on but was unable to deflect the ball goalwards.

Continued to prob and rattled the crossbar before the break with a powerful effort.

Ethan Nwaneri 85′ – 8

The youngster showed why he is one of the most promising players at the club with a wonder strike in the first half.

He wrapped a curling effort into the top corner before half-time on his first Champions League start.

His goal saw him become the second youngest English goalscorer in the history of thre Champions League.

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Jurrien Timber 45′ – 6

Added some energy down the left-hand side after replacing Partey at half-time.

Kai Havertz 69′ – 6

Got involved in the attack but struggled to find a clear scoring chance,

Myles Lewis-Skelly 69′ – 6

Another comfortable outing for the impressive youngster.

Declan Rice 80′ – 6

Came on in the final stages to help solidify the defence for the Gunners and put in some dangerous corners.

He did pick up a booking late on.

Gabriel Martinelli 85′ – N/A

Replaced Nwaneri late on and looked dangerous on the wing for the final minutes.

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ARSENAL came from behind to defeat Girona and book their place in the Champions League last 16.

Former Tottenham winger Arnaut Danjuma gave the hosts a 28th minute lead by slotting the ball beyond the bizarrely onrushing Neto.

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Riccardo Calafiori and Raheem Sterling congratulate Ethan Nwaneri[/caption]

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Nwaneri converts a brilliant shot to give Arsenal the lead[/caption]

Girona’s lead lasted just 10 minutes, with Jorginho levelling from the penalty spot.

Ethan Nwaneri then scored a brilliant bending effort before half-time to complete the turnaround.

Girona veteran Cristhian Stuani thought he’d levelled on 77 minutes, only for his goal to cruelly be disallowed following a VAR check.

Raheem Sterling was then brilliantly denied from the penalty spot by Girona stand-in stopper Pau Lopez deep in stoppage time.

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Arnaut Danjuma wheels away after beating Arsenal stand-in stopper Neto[/caption]

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Neto was disappointed with his role in Girona’s opener[/caption]

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Jorginho levels from the penalty spot[/caption]

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