Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. [REUTERS]Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described Thursday's Europa League last-32 second-leg clash against Benfica as a 'final' after Sunday's 1-0 home defeat by Manchester City further dented their hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League. "The Europa League's always been really important but obviously every defeat now in the league will put us in a difficult position," Arteta said. "We have to take it game by game, we need a run of games. Arteta said he would make several changes to the side after a draining contest against City, the Premier League leaders.

Source: Standard Digital February 22, 2021 18:46 UTC