Mikel Arteta was full of bluff and boastful after the release of the Arsenal Champions League at Paris Saint-Germain, but using a little self-analysis and humility can be a better approach after another failure.
This could not only resolve the blatant problem with his team, but also to build bridges with a fans base whose frustration to come is secondly with each quasi-scale.
Arteta’s post-match statement that Arsenal was “100%” better than Paris Saint-Germain was wrong and the artillerymen were “100%” of the best team in the just as bizarre competition.
“I don’t agree at all.” 🗣
Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique had different opinions on whom was the best team above the tie … pic.twitter.com/8pnvluxks9
– BBC Sport (@bbcsport) May 8, 2025
The boss of PSG, Luis Enrique, did not agree, just like the former arsenal chief, Arsen Wenger, who worked as an expert for Bein Sport.
The attacker’s problem should have been solved in January
The main thing is with better recruitment, in which Arteta plays a crucial role, Arsenal could have exceeded PSG and winning his first crown from the Champions League.
Gabriel Jesus damaged his crossed ligament prior to the half of the January transfer window. And yet Arsenal has chosen to plow with Kai Havertz as their only attacker, and even then, the German international is more comfortable in a deep role than as a new number.
Somewhat predictablely, Havertz then underwent a serious injury to the hamstring which excluded it for most of the season.
At the time, Arsenal was closest to Liverpool in the Premier League and was still going well in Europe.
Liverpool then won the title during a walk, Arsenal left the Champions League and back in the fight to finish in the first five.
If there was an attenuating factor in the absence of an Arsenal activity – Bar A late offer for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa which has never been likely to succeed – it was the fact that they worked without full -time sports director.
Edu left in November and Andrea Berta did not arrive in March. But in the modern era many leaders, large recruitment teams and global screening operations, does this excuse really be washing?
Arteta’s claims started even before PSG returns
Arteta’s statements last night continued a theme of the last days.
Even in the accumulation of the match at the Parc des Princes, the Spaniard claimed the victory of failure, declaring that his team had no chance of not winning the Premier League in the last two seasons.
“Winning trophies is to be in the right time in the right place. Liverpool has won the title with fewer points that we have obtained in the last two seasons. With the points of the last two seasons, we have two Premier League [titles]”He said, although half-language in the cheek.
To a certain extent, he is right, of course, the facts support him.
And Arsenal has made huge progress under his direction. When he arrived at the Emirates in December 2019, the Gunners finished 10th in the Premier League and did not go nowhere quickly.
But for all progress, and the fact that they are now difficult for the biggest prices in the game, the essential is the only trophy won under the direction of Arteta was the FA Cup 2020.
Things have to change before 2025-26
It’s a great summer for the club and the head coach.
Arsenal must sign a new number which can transmit them from almost men to title winners. Whether Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko or Victor Osimhen, an out and out goalkeeper is a must.
Arteta is almost credit with most of the arsenal fans, but another failure in the window and this good will would dry up quickly.
In the meantime, the boss of Arsenal must resign with the fanciful affirmations and admit errors.
It is only then that its side will progress.
