Unai Emery has refused to criticise the Premier League for making his Arsenal side play three times in a week – even if he admits his stars will be unable to cope. The Gunners host Leicester on Monday night, less than three days before they kick off their Europa League Group E clash against Sporting Lisbon in Portugal. Sporting face a Taca de Portugal clash with minnows Loures on Saturday night before they welcome Emery’s side to the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Arsenal won their opening Europa League group game against Vorskla (Nick Potts/PA) The pair have won both of their opening Europa League fixtures but Arsenal’s hopes of taking control of the group will be hit by having...
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