Mkhitaryan expects Europa League glory with EmerySeptember 21, 2018 - 12:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan believes Europa League specialist Unai Emery can lead Arsenal to glory in the competition this season, Besoccer reports. Emery won the competition three times between 2014 and 2016. Unai Emery is no stranger to the Europa League - Emery lifted the trophy in three consecutive seasons with Sevilla between 2014 and 2016 and is now targeting similar success at Arsenal. Arsenal got off to a good start in the Europa league on Thursday, September 20 night, winning 4-2 against Ukrainian side Vorskla Poltava. Mkhitaryan, who won the competition with Manchester United in 2017, said: "He [Emery] has won this competition three times and it's very important to us, for Arsenal, because we're playing in this competition to win. "We're not just playing to participate. It's very important because if you win then you can get a spot in the Champions League, so we're trying to win every game and we will see where we get to." Arsenal couldn't afford to slip up against Vorskla with tougher group stages fixtures against Sporting Lisbon and Qarabag to come. Photo. Arsenal FC via Getty Images Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |