Mikel Arteta has once again insisted that Arsenal were better than Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League clash. The Spaniard added that he has watched the matches again and claimed that the stats were backing up his claim.
Speaking to the media ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool, Arteta stated that it was ‘crystal clear’ that his side were better. He added that his side had better xG in the semifinals and said via GOAL:
Arteta spoke in the same tone immediately after the loss to PSG and said:
Jamie Carragher was quick to hit out at Mikel Arteta for his comments. The Liverpool legend claimed that the manager had opened the club to ridicule and embarrassed himself.
Luis Enrique spoke about Mikel Arteta’s comments and said that he did not agree with the Arsenal manager. He claimed that his side played well and deserved the win, though they suffered in the match.
He said:
Arsenal lost 1-0 at home and were beaten 2-1 at Parc des Princes by PSG. The Gunners were 3-0 down in the tie when Bukayo Saka scored the lone goal of the semifinal for them.
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