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Sports News of Friday, 28 February 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

"It hurts a lot" - Arteta reveals after Arsenal crash from the UEL

Olympiacos scored a late winner in the extra time Olympiacos scored a late winner in the extra time

Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta has opened up on how he felt about their elimination from the round of 32 of the Europa League, stating that "It hurts a lot".

Arsenal were the architect of their own downfall as their lackluster defense failed to keep the visitors from scoring. They squandered a 1-0 away win by losing 2-1 (2-2 agg.) at home against Olympiacos.


Arteta, speaking to BT Sport: "It hurts a lot. We had a lot of intentions in this competition. It was very important for us. Emotionally it has been a very difficult game.

"We tried and tried and tried, we threw everything at them. They defended very deep. We managed to score though and we were through but then we conceded a late corner and it was another set piece.

"To attack against 10 players is a very difficult thing. I felt we created enough chances to win the game comfortably. It didn't happen but we had to manage the game much better in the final five minutes."

On whether he felt the players were too complacent going into the game: "I don't think so. The players knew it would be a difficult game. It is cruel. It is a massive disappointment but at the same time I am very proud of the players. It would have been an incredible lift if we had managed to go through the tie. The players have my backing for the way they played but it is painful."