Arsenal's Champions League heartbreak: Arteta joins Wenger as a 'nearly man' after penalty loss to PSG
By
Jeremy Cross
Toasted to a respectable shade. No regrets, no crumbs left.
Summary
Arsenal lost the Champions League final 4-3 on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, marking another near-miss for manager Mikel Arteta. The article draws parallels between Arteta and former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, both of whom achieved domestic success but failed to win the Champions League with the club. It reflects on Arsenal's history of coming close but falling short in European competition, positioning Arteta as a "nearly man" in the same mold as his predecessor.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMikel Arteta was within sight of becoming a paid-up member of one of the most exclusive clubs in football.
His name would have been etched into footballing folklore alongside those belonging to Matt Busby, Brian Clough, Bob Paisley, Sir Alex Ferguson...
Arsenal were unsuccessful in their bid to win the Champions League for the first time in Budapest as Mikel Arteta's men were beaten 4-3 on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain
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