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- Updated: November 24, 2016
Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson says the Gunners are frustrated to be facing the prospect of missing out on top spot in their Champions League group.
And Jenkinson says he is “not a fan” of the head-to-head rule that means they lie second behind Paris Saint-Germain with one game to play.
The Gunners drew 2-2 with the French champions at the Emirates on Wednesday night, meaning a win at home to Ludogorets in their final group match will be enough for PSG to top the group.
The two sides are level on points but, after an earlier 1-1 draw in Paris, PSG hold the upper hand on away goals in the head-to-head record.
“You can look at it as a tough night,” said Jenkinson after the Emirates draw. “It is always going to be, playing against a top team.
“I think we played well. The head-to-head rule is very frustrating, I’m not a fan of that, and I think it is a shame.
“We have held our own and are joint top at the end …