Arsenal Manager Arteta seeks inspiration from Liverpool's guard of honor to boost title aspirations.

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Arsenal's Champions League dreams have been shattered after a gut-wrenching 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, bringing an end to their title hope for the tournament.

This heartbreaking defeat effectively seals their fate for the season, with no major trophy within reach.

The Gunners had their chances in the early stages of the second leg, creating a host of opportunities, but couldn't manage to find a way past the formidable Gianluigi Donnarumma.

With Liverpool already wrapping up the title two weeks ago, Arsenal find themselves trailing in their wake as they head to Anfield this weekend. The daunting task is to bear witness to Liverpool's ongoing title celebrations.

Despite finishing as runners-up to Manchester City for the previous two seasons, Arsenal remain trophyless since 2004, a dry spell that fuels Mikel Arteta's determination.

"Pain is a powerful motivator," Arteta opined. "When you've tasted success, it's only natural to want to do it again. This disappointment is a good one to use to propel us for next season."

Arteta's assertion that Arsenal were the best team in the Champions League this season drew criticism, but the Spaniard stood firm on his claim. "The statistics don't lie. They were the best stats and the best goal difference in the semi-final. It's crystal clear who was superior."

The failure to sign a striker in the January transfer window proved costly, compounding a season marred by long injury absences for Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Bukayo Saka.

Arteta acknowledged the need for major reinforcements. "I want the best players. Three proven goalscorers over 25? Bring 'em on, and we'll be a force to reckon with."

Unmet expectations haunt Arteta as Arsenal recently took a step backwards in the Premier League. However, he remains optimistic about the team's potential to end their five-year trophy drought.

"Despite our setbacks, the numbers we've generated over the past few seasons indicate that we're very close," Arteta said. "With a little more luck and a bit more focus, we can make history."

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Arsenal did not participate in the Champions League for the 2022-23 season due to their position in the Premier League table. In recent years, qualifying for the Champions League has been elusive for the club.

However, Arsenal had a strong run in the Champions League during the 2024-25 season. They eliminated Real Madrid in the quarterfinals but were eventually ousted by Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals.

Despite falling short in the Champions League, Arsenal made significant strides under Mikel Arteta. They had a successful FA Cup win and reached two semifinals in other competitions.

The pressure is on Arteta to deliver major trophies, especially the Champions League, as fans expect the team to begin winning significant titles.

In spite of their failure in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain this season, Arsenal's impressive performance, showcasing the best stats and goal difference in the semi-final, fuels Mikel Arteta's ambition to lead them in European leagues like the Champions League.
Although Arsenal missed the Champions League action during the 2022-23 season, their strong run in the 2024-25 edition, including eliminating Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, indicates a promising future for the team in football sports, with the fans expecting major titles such as the Champions League.