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Martin Keown rues Arsenal's missed opportunity against 'ordinary' Benfica and insists Gunners must 'win Europa League' for this season to be a success

Martin Keown believes Benfica are 'ordinary' and lamented Arsenal missing an opportunity against their Portuguese opponents on Thursday night.

The Gunners came from behind to draw the first leg of their Europa League last-32 first-leg and the tie remains in the balance ahead of the return fixture on February 25.

Keown thinks Mikel Arteta's side are short on confidence but is disappointed the Gunners could not take more from the game.

Mikel Arteta's side came from behind to draw 1-1 with Benfica in the Europa League last-32 first leg
Martin Keown believes the Portuguese side are 'ordinary' and were there for the taking
Benfica drew first blood with Pizzi's penalty but the Gunners replied and the game ended 1-1

He told BT Sport: 'I thought they (Benfica) were quite ordinary and that's why I'm disappointed – Arsenal didn't take advantage.