We certainly wanted to create a really good vibe [for Paris], a positive result would really help us to build what we wanted towards Wednesday, Arteta said. What we have created now is a lot of rage, anger, frustration and a bad feeling in the tummy.
We certainly wanted to create a positive vibe, a positive result would have really helped us to build what we wanted towards Wednesday, Arteta said after the game.
He is very important for us as a starter and is the player who has played most minutes in that position, Arteta said. For the biggest game of the season we didn't have him but I thought Declan (Rice) did a great job playing in there and we have other qualities in midfield so more options....
If you want to win the Champions League final, you have to do something special. We're going to have to do something special in Paris to be there, Arteta said.