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Arsene Wenger makes stance clear as Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal were best team in Champions League despite semi-final exit to PSG

Arsenal lost 3-1 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League semi-final in late April and early May 2025.
The defeat followed intense two-legged matches where Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claimed his team was the best despite PSG advancing due to key moments.
PSG scored through Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi while Arsenal’s only goal came from Bukayo Saka, with Arsenal creating 19 chances but converting one.
Arteta stated, “I don’t think there has been a better team in the competition,” but PSG’s coach Luis Enrique and other observers disagreed on the overall quality.
Arsenal faces a trophyless season but Arteta expressed pride in his injured squad and cautious optimism for future success amid a challenging campaign.

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