Arsenal need to choose between top four and Europa League

Danny Higginbotham has told Arsenal to decide between chasing for top four or Europa League.

“I think the Europa League is the situation that does create the problem for them and Chelsea as well,” he said. “At some point, as we’ve seen in previous seasons, you have to decide which one you are going to go for. Which one do they think is most likely for themselves?”

“Is it winning the Europa League and going into the Champions League or is it the top four? I think that’s what makes it more difficult for the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea.”

“But there’s no doubt about it, I thought they were unfortunate not to win against Tottenham and obviously with the last minute penalty they missed as well. In terms of the way they set up defensively they looked very strong, and whether it’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Alexandre Lacazette you’ve got two players that know where the back of the net is.”

“I think he understands the Premier League better,” he added. “The hardest thing when you come from a foreign country to the Premier League is that you have to adapt to the pace because it is the quickest league in Europe.”

“He is very good, he knows where the back of the net is, he’s got a great strike on him but what I love about him is his movement to bring others into play.”

“At times you will see him dropping deeper so he has got the intelligence as well to be a team player.”

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