Bernd Leno has delivered a scathing assessment on Arsenal’s display against Olympiacos in the last 16 of the Europa League, with the Gunners warned they “won’t reach anything this season” if that level of performance is replicated over the coming weeks.
Continental glory offers Mikel Arteta’s side a route into the Champions League for next season, given that they sit 10th in the Premier League table, while also allowing major silverware to be chased down.
The north London outfit were, however, far from their best in a 1-0 defeat against Greek opposition on Thursday and only edged their way into the quarter-final draw courtesy of a 3-1 first-leg victory away from home.