The Arsenal faithful were left disappointed on Sunday evening as their side were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners had taken the lead through a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty, but the Cherries fought back to level the scores through a Callum Wilson double.
The result means that Arsenal have now dropped to sixth in the Premier League table, and their hopes of a top-four finish are looking increasingly slim. With the Gunners now eight points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, it appears that their focus must now shift to the Europa League.
The Gunners have been in good form in Europe this season, and they are currently top of their group. They have already secured their place in the knockout stages, and they will be looking to make a deep run in the competition.
The Europa League offers Arsenal a chance to qualify for next season’s Champions League, and they will be hoping to make the most of this opportunity. They have a tough draw in the last-32, as they will face Greek side Olympiacos.
The Gunners will be looking to put their Premier League disappointment behind them and focus on the task at hand in Europe. They have a strong squad, and they will be confident of progressing to the next round.
The first leg of the tie will take place at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday 20th February, and Arsenal will be looking to take a lead into the second leg. They will be hoping to put in a strong performance and get the result they need to progress.
The Gunners will be looking to make a statement in Europe, and they will be hoping to make a deep run in the competition. They have the quality to go far, and they will be looking to prove their doubters wrong.
The Europa League offers Arsenal a chance to qualify for next season’s Champions League, and they will be hoping to make the most of this opportunity. They have a tough draw in the last-32, but they will be confident of progressing to the next round.