At a Glance:
Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal to beat PSG in the Champions League final.
Arteta on what the Arsenal shirt represents.
Mikel Arteta’s record in finals as Arsenal boss.
Mikel Arteta had the chance to lift the Premier League trophy and become the sixth manager in Arsenal’s history to lead the club to a title.
William Saliba believes Arsenal could dominate England for years to come, which is a testament to how much faith the players have in Arteta’s project.
However, football never stands still and next Saturday, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final will now be the Gunners’ next focus.
Mikel Arteta discussed the game briefly and had an assured message to send.
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal will beat PSG in the Champions League final
Arteta was quizzed by Sky Sports about how he will motivate his Arsenal side to get up for the herculean task of beating PSG in the Champions League final.
PSG and Arsenal’s clash could be legacy-defining, especially for the Spaniard as he has the chance to win the competition, a feat no other manager has achieved in the club’s storied history.
However, Arteta reckons Arsenal will beat PSG, saying: “It’s what I said and now, this shirt represents something else and now we have the opportunity to write new history at our club.
“And I’m convinced that we’re going to do it.”
Arsenal’s record in finals under Mikel Arteta
Arsenal fans heralded Declan Rice’s self-belief as he believed the title race was far from done even when the North Londoners lost 2-1 to Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta’s comments about the Champions League final will endear him to Arsenal supporters even more and perhaps give PSG a reason to be wary of the English giants’ threat.
In finals, Arteta has a favourable record at the club.
2020 FA Cup final: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
2020 FA Community Shield: Arsenal beat Liverpool on penalties
2023 FA Community Shield: Arsenal defeat Manchester City on penalties
2026 Carabao Cup final: Arsenal lose 2-0 to Manchester City
Out of four finals, the Arsenal boss has won three and lost one.
As a result, Arteta’s record coupled with his side’s jubilation about winning the Premier League could potentially serve as the recipe for Arsenal to trounce PSG.
Srinivas Sadhanand
Srinivas Sadhanand is a writer for Read Arsenal and Read Man City, with over eight years of experience as a sports journalist. He has worked for established companies such as GRV Media, The Economic Times, Urban Pitch and Sportskeeda among several others. From interview athletes to writing detailed tactical pieces and covering the impact streetwear and music in football, he has many strings to his bow as a journalist. Being a lifelong Manchester City fan, he specialises in writing about them and the Premier League in particular. Away from the desk, he loves watching European football, cricket, films, listening to music and exploring new foods.
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