Arteta backed his side to score an away goal

Mikel Arteta wants to get an away goal at the San Siro

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Arsenal star Mikel Arteta believes that his side need to score at AC Milan as it could make a big difference to their Champions League last-16 tie.

Should the scores be level at the end of two legs then the tie is decided on away goals.

“Scoring a goal in Italy could make a big difference, so we need to be really concerned about what we do from the first minute, knowing there is a second leg at home and we will have our fans right behind us,” Arteta told Arsenal Player.

“Italian sides are very tough and very experienced. If you give them half chances, they take them.

“We know we cannot make any mistakes over the two legs so we really have to concentrate.”

The Spaniard is looking forward to playing at the legendary San Siro again.

“My first game in the Champions League was at the San Siro, so I have really good memories of it.

“I had been playing for Barcelona reserves 10 days before and suddenly I was playing there, so it was a bit of a shock but it was a really good game.

“It is a terrific stadium, and playing the first leg in Italy will be really important so hopefully we will go there with plenty of confidence.”