Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall comforts his players after losing to Paris FC in a penalty shootout

JONAS Eidevall has told his Arsenal players to “not be defined” by their early exit from this season’s Women’s Champions League, and urged the fans to help lift the team back up.

The Gunners suffered a shock defeat in the qualifying stages on Saturday after losing 4-2 on penalties against French side Paris FC, the game itself finishing 3-3.

“The important thing is don’t let that define you. Let the other things define you in that game, what you take with you from this game,” Eidevall said.

“I want to say the same to our supporters. You guys have been brilliant for us all two seasons since I’ve been here. Now more than ever, the players need that support and do that because they give everything on the pitch. I think they’re a little bit unlucky today that we don’t get the result and they need the support so we can go strong into the season together.”