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Keown and Hartson slam 'unprofessional' Arsenal after meek Europa League elimination

Two former Gunners roundly criticised the current crop after a defeat to Olympiacos saw them dumped out of Europe

Former Arsenal players Martin Keown and John Hartson have blasted the current side after a performance Keown deemed ‘unprofessional’ saw them eliminated from the Europa League.

The defeat to Olympiacos sees the Gunners facing a herculean task to qualify for either European competition next season as they are in ninth place in the Premier League table. The FA Cup is their last realistic hope of securing continental football in the next campaign.

Keown said that Thursday’s game was the first time the players had failed to respond to ne manager Mikel Arteta, and that the young Spaniard showed some tactical naivety as well.