Arsene Wenger has made the stark admission he is under growing pressure to prioritise the Europa League due to Arsenal's domestic problems.
Sportsmail revealed on Wednesday how Wenger - who fears key midfielder Aaron Ramsey will miss the Carabao Cup Final against Manchester City in 10 days time due a groin injury - would now take the Europa League more seriously as pressure grows on the Frenchman to deliver Champions League qualification ahead of what will be a crunch summer for the Gunners boss.
Wenger had fielded weakened teams in the competition during the group stages, but the manager will confirm his change of stance on Thursday night by fielding a strong line up including Mesut Ozil - who will play in his first Europa League game since 2010 - and January signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan against Ostersunds.