5 reasons why Arsenal should prioritise the Europa League

Modified Jul 11, 2017 16:13 GMT

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Arsenal Manger Arsene Wenger looks towards the FA Cup during an Official Welcome to Sydney for Arsenal FC at Museum of Contemporary Art on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) — This is the first time Arsene Wenger has finished outside the Premier League top 4

#3 It’s a good learning experience

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal gives his team instructions during The Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Arsene Wenger has never won the Europa League/UEFA Cup

Arsenal have been living a good life in recent seasons, they’ve been playing in the lavish parts of Europe, like Monaco, Milan and Barcelona. First class flights into wealthy areas whilst playing the best teams in Europe have bred an air of complacency around the Emirates, now the harsh reality of the UEL will settle in.

These Arsenal players are not used to travelling away to Rostov on a Thursday night and then having to play away at Burnley on a Saturday evening. That’s jet lag multiplied with the pressure of competing in the Premier League, something the Gunners have never experienced.

The Premier League has never been this competitive and technically advanced as it is now. So jet lag from tumultuous mid-week flights will only further test the quality of Arsenal’s resolve.

Edited by Staff Editor