Welbeck - We don't think of past exits

Danny Welbeck insists Arsenal will not dwell on previous seasons ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 clash against Monaco.

The Gunners have not reached the quarter-finals since 2009/10, having been knocked out by Bayern Munich, Barcelona and AC Milan in the past four campaigns.

However, Welbeck believes Arsenal have put those exits behind them and have enough quality to overcome Monaco.

“It is not something that comes into discussion,” the forward said. “You can’t be looking into the past too much about what you could have done, it is about making things right and learning from that experience and taking it into the next game.

“We know that it’s going to be a tough tie for us, it’s going to be played over two legs so we’re not just going to be focused on this one. But obviously getting the right result will set us up nicely for the next tie.

“It starts from game one. You know every single game means a lot and you have to try to get the best out of each match and get the win on the day. We have prepared well, we have analysed their team and we are looking forward to it.

“Once everyone’s on the pitch we’re going to give 100 per cent and give the best for the team. That’s the most important thing - once you’re on the pitch you need to do your job properly. Whoever comes in will obviously do the same.”