Walcott gives Arsenal the edgeArsenal was outshot 15-11 and needed several saves from goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to keep its lead going to Italy, where it will attempt to reach the group stage for a 14th straight season.
The Gunners, who came through a qualifying round to reach the group stage in four of the last five seasons, are on a three-game losing streak on the road in the competition. "We believe we're capable of going over there to win," Ramsey said.
In addition to Fabregas, Arsenal was without striker Robin van Persie and midfielder Samir Nasri, who were serving suspensions picked up in last season's loss at Barcelona, and injured midfielder Jack Wilshere. The Gunners then lost defenders Kieran Gibbs and Johan Djourou to injury in the game.
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