Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal were punished for a lack of discipline in Tuesday’s Champions League defeat by Olympiakos, and says the team have to regroup quickly before facing Manchester United in the Premier League. Arsenal’s hopes of advancing from the Champions League group stage for a 16th straight season faded after their 3-2 defeat to the Greek side. Mertesacker told the club’s website: “We lacked discipline. Even when you get a goal back don’t rush yourself. We need to get behind the ball and play better defensively. Get your discipline back and with possession you get your chances. If we are not disciplined and do not chase the ball we have got no chance. “We lacked...
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