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Monreal eyeing Europa League glory with Arsenal despite landing 'worst' draw

Nacho Monreal claims Arsenal have landed “the worst teams” in their Europa League draw, but is still convinced that continental glory can be secured.

The Gunners, who reached the semi-final stage of the competition last season before coming unstuck against Atletico Madrid, are back in the hunt for major silverware.

A positive opening has been enjoyed to their European endeavours, with Vorskla Poltava swept aside 4-2 at Emirates Stadium in their first group stage outing.

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Unai Emery’s side do, however, have a return date in Ukraine to come this term, while they are currently taking in a 5,000-mile round trip to Baku after also being paired with Qarabag.