Mikel Arteta has declared he is ‘convinced’ Arsenal will defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, just days after the club ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League title. The Gunners secured the domestic crown with a seven-point margin over Manchester City, sparking celebrations at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
Arteta, whose side finished second for three consecutive seasons before this breakthrough, believes the momentum from their league success will propel them to a historic double. ‘We have the opportunity to create new history in our club,’ he said. ‘I am convinced we are going to do it.’ The manager emphasised the importance of channelling the celebratory energy into preparations for Saturday’s final in Budapest.
Defender William Saliba echoed his manager’s ambition, stating he is not satisfied with only the Premier League trophy. ‘I am not full. I want more,’ Saliba said. ‘They [PSG] were scary last year, and they’re still scary this year. We have the best defence this season, and when you are the best, you want to play the best.’ Arsenal will face the reigning champions in their first Champions League final since 2006.
