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The Guardian // Sport // Football

Mikel Arteta determined to end ‘painful’ run of Champions League near-misses

Monday 15th September 2025, 7:36PM

Club have spent £250m since last season’s semi-final lossManager reveals Saka is still some way off injury returnMikel Arteta has said he wants to change Arsenal’s European fortunes and finally lead them to a Champions League title, with their semi-final last season providing the proof they are good enough and the pain that could push them a step further.Defeat against the eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain was Arsenal’s third semi-final and the coach insisted that, while they have to “start from scratch” against Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés, lessons had been learned. That was addressed with the £250m spent on strengthening the squad this summer; now the test comes on the pitch as they embark on their 23rd season in the competition. Continue reading...

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