Arsenal edged past Sporting to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the second successive ​season with a 0-0 home draw earning them a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday, Reuters reported. 

It was far from convincing though for Mikel Arteta's side as they held on to the lead given to them by Kai Havertz's stoppage-time goal in Lisbon last week.

The well-organised visitors posed a threat at times, especially in the first half, and almost went ahead on the night just before halftime when Geny Catamo's volley clipped the post.