Arsenal begin their latest Europa League adventure with a trip to Rapid Wien on Thursday, aiming to improve on last season's disappointing early exit. The Gunners crashed out at the first knockout stage last time out but are among the favourites to go all the way this time, though this could be a tricky opening test for them. Match preview © Reuters Mikel Arteta admitted to being "hurt" by Arsenal's shock loss to Olympiacos in last season's last 32 - Youssef El Arabi scoring late in extra time to seal a dramatic victory. This is now Arsenal's fourth attempt at trying to win the Europa League, having previously reached the semi-finals and finished runners-up in 2018 and 2019...
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