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Arteta ahead of historic opportunity with Arsenal: We are here to make people happy
2025-04-29 10:08:26 / SPORT
Mikel Arteta has the opportunity to achieve what Arsène Wenger could not achieve with Arsenal: take the Gunners to the top of Europe.
Arsenal host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, the Spanish coach said: "It's an incredible opportunity. We're here to make people happy."
Arteta also gave some updates on the squad's condition:
"We know the situation of Mikel Merino and Ben White, unfortunately we lost Thomas Partey. Ben and Mikel have managed to train, we will see if they will be ready to start from the first minute. While Calafiori has not been able to train."
Enthusiasm is at its peak, and Arteta feels the positive atmosphere surrounding the team:
"Yes, you can feel the enthusiasm, it's something unique. We are full of energy and we can't wait to play. Especially considering the challenges we have gone through this season and the fact that we are among the top four teams in Europe. It's a beautiful story, but we want more."
Asked if this could be the best night of his career, Arteta replied:
"Yes, I believe so, since I have been part of this club, even as a player. We hope it will be even better. We are building on the experiences we have gained recently." As for the favorite? "If we look at history, we are not the favorite, because we have never managed to win this trophy."
Finally, a comment on Declan Rice, the most expensive signing in Arsenal's history: "I hope that by winning many trophies together, we can justify this investment. I think he has already made great strides forward."
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