Thomas Tuchel took a sly dig at Unai Emery Arsenals side after they swept to a 5-1 win over a makeshift PSG XI.
Without World Cup stars Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, Tuchels men were overawed by a near full-strength Arsenal team in Singapore.
Mesut Ozil, captain for the day, swept Arsenal into a half-time lead and although Christopher Nkunkus penalty briefly restored parity, the Gunners romped to a convincing win courtesy of an Alexandre Lacazette brace and goals from substitutes Eddie Nketiah and Rob Holding.
When asked whether he thought PSG missed their A-listers, a clearly irked Tuchel said. Yes, clearly.
I think they [Arsenal] are playing in the Europa League this season, right?
After finishing sixth in the Premier League under Arsene Wenger last season, Arsenal will again be appearing in Europes second tier competition this term.
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Tuchel replaced Emery in the French capital earlier this summer and before the match insisted he was never close to joining the Gunners despite being heavily linked with Wengers job in the past.
To be honest, I made my decision before Arsene Wenger made his decision.
I dont know if I was ever meant to be his successor or not. I didnt think about it because there was no question in the situation I was.
More: Arsenal FC
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Thomas Tuchel took a sly dig at Unai Emery Arsenals side after they swept to a 5-1 win over a makeshift PSG XI.
Without World Cup stars Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, Tuchels men were overawed by a near full-strength Arsenal team in Singapore.
Mesut Ozil, captain for the day, swept Arsenal into a half-time lead and although Christopher Nkunkus penalty briefly restored parity, the Gunners romped to a convincing win courtesy of an Alexandre Lacazette brace and goals from substitutes Eddie Nketiah and Rob Holding.
When asked whether he thought PSG missed their A-listers, a clearly irked Tuchel said. Yes, clearly.
I think they [Arsenal] are playing in the Europa League this season, right?
After finishing sixth in the Premier League under Arsene Wenger last season, Arsenal will again be appearing in Europes second tier competition this term.
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Tuchel replaced Emery in the French capital earlier this summer and before the match insisted he was never close to joining the Gunners despite being heavily linked with Wengers job in the past.
To be honest, I made my decision before Arsene Wenger made his decision.
I dont know if I was ever meant to be his successor or not. I didnt think about it because there was no question in the situation I was.
More: Arsenal FC
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