Mikel Arteta warned about “scarred” Arsenal youngsters after upsetting Europa League exit

Meanwhile, fellow pundit and Arsenal hero Martin Keown argued that too much pressure has been placed on the younger players at the club in such a vital game.

“Young players do not pick it up quick enough, that’s why at the very big clubs, the likes of Foden take time to settle,” said Keown.

“So, you’re asking our top players – Smith Rowe, Saka – to come in and play them in an array of different positions and you’re doing it in the biggest games of the season.

“It didn’t work in these two ties.”