Arteta also discussed whether Arsenal should’ve been in the Champions League instead of the Europa.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is happy to be back in Europe. They will feature in UEFA Europa League this season.
The Gunners have been placed in the group with PSV, Bodo/Glimt and FC Zurich. Arteta is excited to play in Europe and would look to win the trophy this time.
He said, “We missed it in the last year so much – those nights at the Emirates, the atmosphere, playing against European teams and the preparation is great. And it brings opportunities to players because we can rotate more, everybody is participating.”
Asked whether Arsenal should’ve been in the Champions League, Arteta added: “We could have been there, and maybe in another year with the same level of performance that we had we should be there.
“But we weren’t there so we need to learn the lessons, understand why we weren’t there and what is the level required, go to the next step and try again. It is only (a less glamorous competition) on paper – the reality is pretty different, and I think there are some good examples around of big teams who have won the competition in the last few years.”
Arsenal are doing wonders in Premier League and they are unbeaten in the first month of the season. They are at the top of the table with 9 points from three games.
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