'It was a tough one to swallow': Arteta out for revenge vs Olympiakos

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'It was a tough one to swallow': Arteta out for revenge vs Olympiakos

Arsenal will be on a mission to right the wrongs of last season in the Europa League and Mikel Arteta concedes the loss hurt a lot at the time.

"It was a really tough one to swallow. The way it happened at the end, it was really cruel. After everything we did in the two games, to lose the way we did and with the late chance Auba had... But we moved on. We have some feelings towards that team and we want to put it right in the next round," he told the club's official website.

The Spaniard also added that his team is in a better shape than it was last season and will be better prepared.

"I think we are a better team than we were last year. Looking back at the two games that we played and the way we are playing now, I think we have come a long way. They have some different players as well but a very similar structure to last year."

The Gunners struggled big time to break down the Greeks last season - but it was only a couple of months into Arteta's reign. There's no doubt the team is different now and it's form since Christmas should stand it in good stead.

AuthorAlex BaguzinSourceArsenal.com
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