Arsenal are alive in their Europa League semi-final tie, alive in the competition that could yet salvage a mid-table season. Image: Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe have inspired Arsenal this termFoundations are being laid elsewhere. Image: Mikel Arteta and Arsenal predecessor Unai Emery during the Europa League semi-final first legAs they prepared for their Europa League reunion, Emery urged Arsenal to "trust and have patience" with his Emirates successor when asked about scrutiny of his position. "I will say there's still a long long way to go to get to where we have to get. Reconnecting with those fans seeking to reclaim their voice, to challenge the perceived architects of decline is, for Arteta, the psychological rebuild.

Source: Sky sports May 01, 2021 06:56 UTC