Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits not qualifying for Europe this season would mean failure.
Arteta has reminded his stars of his and their 'responsibility' to secure a place in continental competition as Arsenal's season hangs in the balance.
Asked if he is under pressure to get Arsenal into Europe, Arteta said: "It is not pressure - it is our responsibility. The club we represent has high demands and that is the minimum we can ask for and we have to, over time, work to deliver those goals because it is what we get asked for."
Failure to progress past Slavia Prague or turn things around in the league will leave Arsenal preparing for their first season without European football since 1995-96.
Arteta said: "It is true there are some really good examples of teams that were rebuilding their teams and it helped them in their project, but I would rather be in Europe."
