Dundalk boss Filippo Giovagnoli eager to pit wits against Arsenal in Europa League

'Arteta is an unbelievable coach, I really like him. He is young and he has tried to apply his football principles the best he can'

Dundalk interim head coach Filippo Giovagnoli celebrates late in the UEFA Europa League Play-off match win over Ki Klaksvik at the Aviva Stadium last night. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Filippo Giovagnoli had set his heart on being drawn alongside Tottenham Hotspur in today's Europa League group stage draw.

Dundalk's Italian gaffer was intrigued by the thoughts of pitting himself against Jose Mourinho in two of their six games to come but now finds himself faced with the prospect of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal instead. He's more than happy with that.