Arteta: What I feel is a deep pain

Defiant Arsenal boss spoke to the media Friday morning about their nightmare exit from the Europa League and the consequences of same.

SHAKEN: Mikel Arteta speaks to the media on Friday morning following Arsenal's failure to advance to a Europa League final clash with Man Utd.

MIKEL ARTÉTA has apologised to Arsenal supporters for their poor season while defiantly insisting he is still the right man to lead the club.

Arsenal will be without European football for the first time in 25 years next season following their humiliating Europa League semi-final exit against Villarreal and coach Unai Emery – the man sacked so Arteta could take charge.