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The Gunners defeated the Ukrainian side 5-1 at the Emirates on matchday 3 in Group H and now Lucescu wants to exact some revenge by defeating the Premier League giants. “We have been waiting impatiently to play Arsenal at home,” said Lucescu, according to Uefa.com. “I will say it again: that final score [in London] was not fair. They did not have an advantage in terms of possession; the number of shots on goal and corners was almost equal.
“I was not satisfied with our performance and neither were the players. We analysed the game and have paid attention to our mistakes and shortcomings. I hope our supporters and the whole of Europe will see another Shakhtar.
“The early goal in London ruined our plans. We were forced to attack. When you play open football, you give your opponents space. At the same time the number of mistakes you make increases.
“I told my players this before the match in London, but unfortunately we weren't able to avoid it. I don't think Arsenal are stronger than Shakhtar and we will do our best to prove it.”