Arsenal must not underestimate Europa League, says Petr Cech

Arsenal must not underestimate Europa League, says Petr Cech

Petr Cech said Arsenal must appreciate the Europa League subsequent season and take the tournament critically if they fail to qualify for Champions League.

Arsenal ought to admire the Europa League next season and take the tournament significantly if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, goalkeeper Petr Cech has stated. Arsenal’s 2-0 win over relegated Sunderland on Tuesday moved them inside a factor of fourth-located Liverpool and gave the London side an outside hazard of qualifying for the Champions League if consequences pass their way at the very last day of the season.
English clubs have grow to be greater distinguished in the Europa League in recent years with Chelsea triumphing the competition in 2013, Liverpool finishing runner-up remaining yr and Manchester United set to play the very last next week.

“a eu trophy is a eu trophy,” Cech told British media.

“i've to say you want to have the Champions League one in place of the Europa League one but you may see more and more, big groups are treating the Europa League with admire due to the fact it is a eu trophy.

“I best played in it as soon as and changed into fortunate in one go to have received it. however obviously i would rather be in the Champions League, that’s for sure. permit’s see what is going to take place.”

Arsenal will end within the top 4 if they beat Everton on Sunday supplied Liverpool lose or draw in opposition to relegated Middlesbrough.

“we've a difficult recreation, allow’s not forget this primary,” Cech delivered.

“we can give attention to our sport and there is simplest one component we are able to do which is to win and then hope the opposite effects will pass our manner, which if they don’t, they don’t. however we need to ensure we win our game.

“I in no way care approximately the other results so i am now not going to start now.”