The pressure is building on Arsene Wenger, who will see the Europa League as a viable path into next season's Champions League
Arsenal return to European action on Thursday when they take on Swedish side Ostersunds in the Europa League last 32.
The competition has taken on greater significance for the Gunners as the season has progressed and their routes to continental football begin to dwindle.
Indeed, with a top-four Premier League finish far from guaranteed, the Europa League is arguably Arsenal's best chance of ensuring their place in next season's Champions League.
However, there is a long way to go yet, with four ties to get through before they can reach the final.