Robert Pires has backed Arsene Wenger to deal with the pressure surrounding the Emirates this seasonFormer Arsenal winger Robert Pires believes winning the Europa League should be a priority for the Gunners. When asked if winning the Europa League was Arsenal's best chance of qualifying for the Champions League, Pires said: "I don't know but this is a very good opportunity for Arsenal to win a trophy. "If you lift the trophy you go straight to the Champions League and everybody knows that for Arsenal, this competition is very important. "Arsenal are not doing so well in the Premier League but they have a good chance to win the Europa League." On Sunday, to win the Carabao Cup, and the second - why not to win the Europa League?

Source: Sky sports February 22, 2018 19:18 UTC