Mertesacker Say Arsenal Fortunate

Per Mertesacker

Arsenal still qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League despite defeat in the face Napoli. Per Mertesacker was called the Gunners were lucky.

Arsenal lost two goals without reply when treated Partenopei in the match that took place at the San Paolo on Thursday (12/12/2013). The goals were scored by Napoli victory by Gonzalo Higuain and Jose Callejon.

About the outcome of the game, Mertesacker admits that Arsenal are less good than Napoli.

"We lost most of the game. We are not in the best condition, but we will play better this weekend," said Mertesacker on the official UEFA website.

Arsenal qualify because winning Napoli, also called by Mertesacker have good luck.

"We experienced a little bit of luck today, but we deserve our good fortune after the way we played in the early game match group stage. Now, we can not wait to wait for the draw," said the German international defender.