Europa League reaction - 'Arsenal errors have to stop', says Mikel Arteta after win over Olympiacos

ByCarrie Dunn

Updated 12/03/2021 at 09:25 GMT

The Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was less than impressed with the goal his side gifted Olympiacos in their Europa League clash, but was pleased overall with their display. He thought they should have scored more than the three goals they managed despite the convincing and impressive win that gives them control of the tie.

Arteta demands a 'ruthless' Arsenal despite win at Olympiacos

Mikel Arteta was delighted to see his Arsenal side score three away goals against Olympiacos in their Europa League tie - but said that they had to cut out the mistakes like the one that gifted their hosts a goal.

Youssef El-Arabi equalised just before the hour mark after dispossessing Dani Ceballos and firing beyond Bernd Leno.

"You cannot sustain that at this level," Arteta said to broadcasters afterwards.

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The result is really positive, the performance is as well, but we have to stop making the errors costing goals.

But the Spaniard was pleased with his side's overall performance, adding that he would not be changing their style or philosophy.

"I think we started the game really well, very dominant, created a lot of chances. We should have scored two or three in the first half.

Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel (R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first-leg football match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at the Karaiskakis Stadium

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"It's not about stopping playing the way we play, because this is us."

And he warned his players and any observers alike not to be complacent, saying: "This is half-time. In Europe, anything can happen."