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Arteta excited for first Europa League match as Arsenal manager

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is excited for his first Europa League game in charge.

The Gunners will take on Olympiakos in Greece on Thursday in the first leg of the last-32 tie.

"It's another big competition for us. We know the competition we will have tomorrow and we have to be ready," Arteta said.

"I am really excited. I've been watching them a lot. They are so used to dominating the league so we have to adapt and play the type of game the opponent requires.

"Collectively, they seem very alive with a clear idea of what they what to do. They don't play in relation to the opponent - that's what I like the most."

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