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Unai Emery Says Top-4 Finish Still Arsenal's 'First Priority' over UEL Win

Arsenal appear on the cusp of reaching the UEFA Europa League final, but head coach Unai Emery is still focusing more on finishing in the top four of the Premier League.

Emery, who won the Europa League three years running while in charge of Sevilla, thinks the right domestic finish is a better route back into the UEFA Champions League than lifting Europe's second-tier trophy again.

Speaking ahead of Sunday's home game against Brighton & Hove Albion, Emery told Sky Sports News:

"My message is the same for the team and the supporters, our first priority continues to be the Premier League.