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A rematch to savour not scorn
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang does his thing against Olympiacos in February 2020

AS BASEBALL legend Yogi Berra once said: “It’s like de ja vu all over again.”

It certainly feels that way, after Arsenal were drawn against familiar opponents once again, with the news that the north Londoners will face Olympiacos in the Europa League round of 16.

With the Gunners having already faced the Greek giants 10 times in European competition before next month’s two-legged ties, there was a sense of deflation following the draw in Nyon on Friday thanks to over-familiarity.

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