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Östersund ställs mot engelska storklubben Arsenal i Europa Leagues sextondelsfinal. Foto: Bildbyrån

Graham Potter: ”Facing Arsenal is a dream”

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The manager of Östersund, Graham Potter is excited about facing Arsenal in the Europa League playoffs.

– The draw is a dream for us. It couldn't get any better, he says to SVT Sport.

Östersunds FK, from the small city of Östersund (50 000 inhabitants) in the north of Sweden has achieved some great results in Europa League this season.

They have knocked out clubs like Turkish Galatasaray and Greek PAOK and in the group stage they continued to perform at a top level, beating Hertha Berlin and Zorya from Ukraine.

Now they face Arsenal in the round of 32.

– Arsenal is a very tough opponent and Wenger is one of the best coaches in the world. I'm sure this will be a exciting experience, Graham Potter says.

After the final group stage-game against Hertha Berlin the Östersund defender Ronald Mukiibi told SVT Sport that he was hoping for The Gunners in the draw.

– As an Arsenal fan I would prefer them. We can beat anyone, he said.

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