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No time to sulk
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to bounce back after they were dumped out of the Europa League by Sporting on Thursday night.
The Premier League leaders lost on penalties to the Portuguese giants after drawing 1-1 on the night and 3-3 on aggregate.
Gabriel Martinelli’s spot-kick was saved by visiting goalkeeper Antonio Adan before Aaron Ramsdale was unable to prevent Nuno Santos from deciding the tie in the shootout.
It was a disappointing night in North London for the Gunners and Arteta is urging his players to focus on Sunday’s game against managerless Crystal Palace.
He said: “We really wanted to go through in the competition and fight and go for it. Today we tried for 120 minutes and penalties and it wasn’t enough.
“We created three big chances and didn’t score. When we went to extra-time we showed incredible energy again and top mentality when it wasn’t our best day to keep going.
“We put everything in and with the effort that the boys put in when it wasn’t our best day individually and collectively, the hunger and desire that they showed to win, it was incredible.
“We really wanted it and it didn’t happen. We need to put our heads up, look for Palace. It’s what it is. There are 11 games and the first one starts on Sunday.”
Moyes praises players’ professionalism
David Moyes has hailed West Ham’s professional performance against AEK Larnaca as the Hammers progressed to the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League.
The East London outfit won 4-0 on the night and 6-0 on aggregate at the London Stadium as Jarrod Bowen became the Irons’ record scorer in European competition.
His brace was complemented by goals from Gianluca Scamacca and Divin Mubama to give Moyes’ side a much-needed boost.
On the performance, the Scot said: “We did a really professional job, It was always a risky game and if they got a goal back we’d maybe get a bit anxious.
“It’s really pleasing. It doesn’t happen all the time, two quarter-finals in two years in Europe.
“We’ve had some great trips, played in some brilliant stadiums. It’s been great for the club, the staff and the players.”
On Bowen becoming the club’s top scorer in Europe, Moyes added: “It’s really important.
“Jarrod was a huge player for us and tonight and he got a couple of goals, so it’s really good for him.”
