Arteta Calls for Love and Support for Arsenal After Champions League Exit

Arsenal Manager, Mikel Arteta, expressed his desire for increased support and love for his team following their ousting from the Champions League by Bayern Munich. Joshua Kimmich's header in the second half confirmed Bayern's 1-0 victory, thus concluding the quarter-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win.

This defeat marks the second back-to-back loss for Arsenal. Their grip over the Premier League title loosened after a 2-0 defeat by Aston Villa the previous Sunday. A visibly emotional Arteta stated that he strives to keep close to his team and support them during these trying times.


This loss was significant as Arsenal was chasing their first Champions League semi-final spot after 2009. Though they demonstrated the capability and quality to reach the semi-finals, their inexperience at this stage of the competition, after a gap of seven years, served as a barrier.

Despite the disappointing defeat, Arteta holds an optimistic view of Arsenal's performance, emphasizing the need for patience in such competitions. Noting the historical trajectory of other clubs, he highlighted that success at this level often takes other clubs seven, eight, or even ten years.

With a Premier League match against Wolves lined up on Saturday and the Premier League title still in sight, the need for Arsenal to bounce back is imperative. Ready to stand by his team, Arteta expressed his trust in the team's capacity to turn things around, motivated by their ambition for the Premier League title.