Arsenal have received a slight boost to their finances after finishing top of their Europa League group, however the bigger picture underlines their need to return to the Champions League. It comes after a tense game against FC Zurich decided their fate, having to match or better the result of PSV Eindhoven to remain first.
Kieran Tierney opened the scoring with a half-volley at the edge of the box, however the Gunners weren't able to extend that lead throughout. It led to a difficult final few moments, but they saw out the game to top the group, booking a place in the round of 16 and avoiding an extra match against a side dropping from the Champions League.
"We had some big chances that we didn’t put away and that made the game more difficult in the last 15 or 20 minutes," Mikel Arteta said in reflection of the match. "We didn’t control certain situations and we had to dig in, which we did. We found a way to win and we’re top of the group."
