Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal players to forget about their European exit as they aim to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta conceded Arsenal's Europa League exit at the hands of Sporting was a "huge blow" but called on his players to lift themselves as their Premier League title hunt continues.
Mikel Arteta praised Leandro Trossard's reading of the game after he assisted all three goals as Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Fulham.
Mikel Arteta is not about to stop his Arsenal players from celebrating as he told critics they should "go to church" if they castigate such outpourings of emotion.
Mikel Arteta bemoaned the fact his Arsenal side conceded two "poor" goals in their Europa League draw at Sporting Lisbon.
Mikel Arteta has refused to confirm if Gabriel Jesus has travelled for Arsenal's Europa League last-16 first-leg clash with Sporting.