Former Arsenal and Villarreal star Robert Pires believes Unai Emery's impressive Europa League record means the La Liga side have a slight "advantage" going into their semi-final clash.
Emery won the competition three years in a row during his time at Sevilla and he guided Arsenal to the final in the 2018-19 season.
The 49-year-old is hoping to reach another Europa League final this year but he will have to get past Arsenal first and Pires believes there is not much to separate the two teams.
Speaking to AS, Pires said: "I have been lucky enough to play for two great teams, such as Arsenal and Villarreal. "I was lucky to have the affection of the people and the two clubs, so seeing them now face each other in a semi-final is something
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