English clubs often reluctantly perform in the second most prestigious European club tournament, preferring to focus on the English Premier League.
According to the head coach of Arsenal Unai Emery, he will not "merge" the League of Europe and will try to win in this competition.
"Manchester United also played in the European League.
They made their way to the Champions League through this tournament, "- began Emery.
"Last season for Arsenal LE was important. We lost only in the semifinals of Atletico ".
"The Europa League can help us in many ways. After the Champions League, this is the most important tournament. If the team does not get into the Champions League, then the Europa League is a priority for it, "Unai said..
Earlier it was reported that Emery was the initiator of the extension of the contract with the defender Nacho Montreal.