In this video
- Asked if this feels like the biggest game of his life too, Arteta said you sense the energy. He called it probably one of the biggest games the stadium has seen since it was built.
“…you want to do something special, that place has to be something special, something that we haven't seen.”
- Asked if he feels the weight of history, Arteta said you feel it, as many people at the club for years were never in this position. Arsenal need to earn the right to be in the final.
- Asked if the connection between team and fans is the strongest since his playing days, Arteta said he thinks so, 100%. He hopes it gets much better still, because it is very improvable.
- Asked what Arsenal take from finishing the job away from home, Arteta called that ground probably the biggest test for a European team. He thinks it brings confidence.
- Asked about his pride after some really dark days, Arteta said he hoped, dreamed and put all his work into reaching this stage. Those days were necessary for the journey to make sense.
- Asked for team news, Arteta said Ben White and another player were able to train, and they will see if they can start tomorrow. One more player is still not fit.
- Asked about his time in Paris as a young player, Arteta said one of his best memories as a footballer is his debut, which was for PSG. He is forever grateful for that experience.
Mikel Arteta sends a powerful message to Arsenal fans ahead of the UEFA Champions League semi-final against PSG!
Arteta calls on the supporters to create an unforgettable atmosphere at the Emirates and push the team toward the final.
In this video, hear Arteta’s passionate rallying cry as Arsenal prepares for one of the biggest nights in the club’s modern history.
Can the Emirates become a fortress once again and inspire a famous Arsenal victory?
