Arsenal: 3 reasons why Mikel Arteta should take Europa League seriously

2. A good chance for the young Gunners

As has been proven consistently over the last number of seasons, Arsenal favour playing their younger players in this competition. It has oftentimes served them well too, since the youth players tend to relish the opportunity to break into the first team.

Arsenal possess a number of great youngsters in their ranks including but not limited to Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah. It’s this level of youth dynamism which will serve Mikel Arteta well in the competition since he didn’t know the squad too well last season.