Mikel Arteta feeling the heat as Europa League heartbreak adds to season of frustration

Having gambled everything on the Europa League, and lost, Arsenal manager Mike Arteta now faces a serious moment of reflection as he considers his Emirates project, writes Chris Hatherall. Picture: John Walton

Having gambled everything on the Europa League, and lost, Arsenal manager Mike Arteta now faces a serious moment of reflection as he considers his Emirates project.

It cannot be overstated just how important the competition, once derided and lampooned by Premier League fans, had become to Arsenal’s future.