Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has described CSKA Moscow as a "very good team" ahead of the Europa League quarter-final tie between the two clubs.

The Gunners are one of the favourites to win the competition, with Arsene Wenger's side realistically needing to lift the trophy in May in order to qualify for next season's Champions League.

However, Mkhitaryan is keen to ensure that there is no complacency at the North London outfit by saying that there are "no easy teams" to play in the last eight of the tournament.

At a press conference, the 29-year-old told reporters: "I can say it's a very good team. They've changed a few players since last year. Everyone knows that the Berezutski brothers are more than 35-years-old, very experienced and can help them be compact in defence.

"There are no easy teams to play. There are still games to go in the Premier League. We are going to give our best to win those games and also see where we are in Europa."

The first leg takes place at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night.