When you consider the fact Arsenal have not been involved in a European quarter-final since 2010, you can understand the growing pressure on the club.
After missing out on Champions League football last year (and seemingly set to do to the same this year) the Gunners are desperate to win the Europa League to qualify.
It’s fair to say Arsene Wenger’s team selection was always going to be scrutinised ahed of Thursday night’s clash with CSKA Moscow therefore.
And the news that both Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi were dopped for the game brought a sense of relief to Arsenal fans.