The 38-year-old Nikopolidis was beaten only once, but Cesc Fabregas' half-volley thundered back off the crossbar.

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Arsenal dominated possession and missed a host of first-half chances with veteran Greek goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis standing firm.

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Florent Malouda's snapshot was well saved by 36-year-old keeper Antonis Nikopolidis, who also kept out Carvalho's firm header after Juliano Belletti's deep free-kick was flicked on by Malouda.

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Kalou could still have won it right at the end but his control let him down badly and he shot weakly at Nikopolidis to sum up his team's efforts.

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Olympiakos goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis, making his 100th European appearance, was rarely troubled in the first half as the French side, missing injured skipper Alou Diarra, struggled to gain a foothold in the game.

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