'They easily defeated Napoli... that is the reference for us': Valencia boss Marcelino Garcia Toral says Arsenal's poor form in Premier League will have no impact on Europa League semi-final Arsenal host Valencia in the first-leg of Europa League semi-final on Thursday The Gunners head into the game on the back of three straight league defeats Their hopes of playing Champions League football hang in the balance But Marcelino Garcia Toral says Arsenal's recent defeats are of no interest to him
By Mark Mann-bryans, Press Association Sport
Published: 20:48 BST, 1 May 2019 | Updated: 20:48 BST, 1 May 2019
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Valencia head coach Marcelino Garcia Toral insists Arsenal's current poor form will have no impact when the teams meet in their Europa League semi-final.
The Gunners host their LaLiga opponents on Thursday night in the first leg of their last-four encounter.
Unai Emery's side go into the game having lost their last three Premier League matches as they struggle to secure a return to the top-four.
Marcelino Garcia Toral speaks to the media ahead of Valencia's away clash at Arsenal
Their hopes of playing Champions League football hang in the balance, with Europa League success another way of
