"They are really competitive" - Mikel Arteta warns his players ahead of Europa League clash with Slavia Prague

Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta has bring out the strengths of Slavia Prague ahead of their clash this evening.

Arsenal are hoping to earn 3 point tonight when they welcome Slavia Prague to the Emirates, but the manager is aware that it will be no easy feat.

Slavia Prague have already eliminated two British sides from the competition in Rangers FC and Leicester City, winning both legs that were played inside the United Kingdom.

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We will need to be aware of their strong showing away from home when they arrive this evening, and Arteta certainly sounds like he will not be taking anything for granted.

Mikel Arteta said;

“They are a really strong side, They’ve been unbeaten in the league. You see how they have the ball. I think in the last few years, competing at the highest level, they’ve always been in the game and made it really difficult.

“They are really competitive, brave, very direct and incisive and a team that can cause you problems throughout the game. They never give up, they have a top attitude all the time and that’s why they beat teams because they’re a really good side.”

Arsenal have had a habit of beating themselves recently when giving away silly goals, or simply not showing up to play like they did at the weekend, and I can’t help but believe today’s result will also depend on whether we are performing.

At our best, Slavia Prague will struggle to deal with our talents, but unfortunately it is difficult to be confident on the right mentality being shown on the night.

We definitely cannot afford to play anything like we did at the weekend, but we have saved many of our best performances for Thursday nights.