Captain Laurent Koscielny said Arsenal put pressure on themselves by not competing properly in the first half with a spirited CSKA side. ...
Captain Laurent Koscielny said Arsenal put pressure on themselves by not competing properly in the first half with a spirited CSKA side.
"It was not the plan," said the France defender. "We missed a lot of movement, to be available for our team-mates. We didn't win duels.
"They played well, had opportunities and took them. It put pressure on us - if they score we are out.
"So I am happy because we came back, but our performance was not enough for the stage of the competition.
"We will see the draw, but need more confidence in our game. It is important for the club to go far.
"It is our last chance to qualify for the Champions League, so we will fight until the end."
Welbeck said the Gunners survived a "difficult" night.
"It wasn't comfortable. We have seen in Europe how difficult it can be coming into games with an advantage," he said, referring to a week containing several notable comebacks in the Champions League.
The England striker, who scored twice in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League win over Southampton, added: "It was difficult today - away from home in different conditions - but we stuck through it."
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