Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says a Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain in May still affects him, describing the defeat as leaving a lasting “scar.” In interviews, he says he carries “poison” from that heartbreak and that the experience continues to motivate his work as Arsenal move forward.
Both outlets present Arteta as looking ahead while acknowledging the emotional impact of that defeat. The Mirror frames his comments alongside excitement about his future with the club after signing a lucrative new contract. The Athletic similarly focuses on Arteta’s mindset, describing his pain from the Champions League exit and his belief that winning the Premier League is only the start.
Overall, the two reports agree on the central points: Arteta links his current drive to the Champions League defeat to PSG, and he simultaneously presents a forward-looking view of Arsenal’s next steps following the contract news.
