Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were better team despite 3-1 aggregate loss to PSG in Champions League

Despite a 3-1 aggregate loss to PSG, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta maintains they were the better team across both legs. 

Arsenal's Champions League dreams were shattered by Paris Saint-Germain, but manager Mikel Arteta remains proud of his team's performance. Despite a 3-1 aggregate defeat, Arteta insisted that Arsenal were the better team, citing their dominance in both legs.

"We were the best team in the competition, but we're out," Arteta said.

Arsenal's performance was outstanding, but ultimately, it was PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma who made the difference. His heroics in goal earned him the MVP award, and Arteta acknowledged his impact.

"When you analyze both games, it's clear that we were the superior team. Unfortunately, the goalkeeper was the MVP, and that made all the difference."

Arteta's comments were echoed by the PSG bench, who reportedly told him that Arsenal were the better side. However, PSG manager Luis Enrique disagreed, saying, "I don't agree at all. We scored more goals than them, and that's what matters most in football."

Arsenal's exit means that the club will endure another season without silverware, extending Arteta's trophy drought to five years. Despite this, Arteta remains optimistic, highlighting the team's resilience and determination.

"I'm so proud of the team," Arteta said. "They were in tears after the game, and that shows how much they wanted it. We've faced a lot of injuries this season, but the team has shown great spirit and character."

PSG's victory sets up a Champions League final showdown with Inter Milan on May 31. Enrique took a jab at the Premier League, saying, "We're the league of farmers, no? We've beaten all four Premier League teams in the competition."

Arteta, however, said, "I can take a lot of positives from this season. The team has shown great potential, and I'm excited for the future."