In response to questions about Arsenal‘s quest for silverware under his leadership, Mikel Arteta stated that Liverpool won the 2024-25 Premier League title with fewer points than the Gunners managed in their two previous campaigns. Arteta was appointed the Gunners’ head coach in 2019 and has since only won the 2019-20 FA Cup title.
However, the Gunners have been one of the best teams in the Premier League in recent seasons. They ended as runners-up in the last two seasons, pipped to the title on both occasions by Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
In the 2022-23 season, they finished second with 84 points and recorded the same league position with 89 points in 2023-24. Liverpool secured the 2024-25 Premier League title with 82 points, which is less than the points tally from either of Arsenal’s second-placed finishes.
As it stands, the Champions League is the only trophy left for Mikel Arteta’s side to win this season. They will face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UCL semi-final second leg at Parc des Princes on Wednesday (May 7).
In the pre-match press conference, Arteta was asked if he’s under pressure to win trophies this season. He responded:
Arteta also pointed out what he believes Arsenal must do to turn around the deficit against PSG. Following a 1-0 loss in the first leg, the Gunners need to win by at least one goal on PSG’s home ground to earn themselves a lifeline in the contest.
When Arteta was asked what the Gunners need to do to turn the game around, he said (via the club’s website):
A two-goal win in the return leg will see Arsenal progress to their first UCL final since 2006.
An ardent Chelsea fan, Ezekiel’s journey as a football fan began in his childhood, witnessing Ronaldinho dazzle with his skills. His interest in the beautiful game deepened after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup; he was impressed with the Super Eagles’ fighting spirit in their 2-2 Group B draw against South Korea. Some other World Cup matches which have left a deep impact on him were Belgium’s incredible comeback against Japan in the round of 16 of the 2018 version and the 2022 final.
Lionel Messi is the one true GOAT for Ezekiel and he also follows the Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League owing to him and Cristiano Ronaldo. When not writing, he spends his free time deepening his SEO knowledge and watching skits.
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