Unai Emery's side are chasing down a top-four finish in the Premier League, but have been told the Europa League would be a better priority
Losing to Chelsea “would’ve done Arsenal a favour”, says Paul Merson, with the Gunners not good enough to compete for a top-four finish in the Premier League and chase down Europa League glory.
Unai Emery’s side, who have raised their game for the big occasion of late, secured derby spoils when beating their London rivals 2-0 at Emirates Stadium last time out.
That result has seen them close to within three points of the Blues and the final Champions League spot.