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Champions League final: Arteta urges Arsenal to make history against PSG

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  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his players to seize the opportunity to make history in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Arteta emphasized the team's ambition to win a second Champions League title, building on their recent Premier League success.
  • The team's strong defensive record and the fitness of key players like Jurrien Timber suggest confidence heading into the final.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to "own the moment" as they prepare to face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. This marks Arsenal's second appearance in the final, having lost their previous one 20 years ago. Arteta expressed his conviction that the team can forge a new chapter in the club's history by defeating Luis Enrique's side in Budapest.

It’s the opportunity to own the moment, it’s the second time in our history we are here.

— Mikel ArtetaEncouraging his players to embrace the significance of the Champions League final.

Arteta highlighted the importance of playing with "clarity, a lot of courage and a relentless desire to win." He believes these attributes will be crucial for success. The Spanish coach sees the Champions League final as a vital opportunity to build upon the team's recent Premier League triumph, which ended a 22-year wait. He stated that the club's ambition extends beyond that victory, aiming for more silverware.

We have the opportunity tomorrow to write a new chapter in the history of this football club.

— Mikel ArtetaEmphasizing the chance to achieve a historic victory for Arsenal.

"Our ambition is bigger. We have one (trophy) and we want the second one," Arteta explained. "That’s all we have been talking about, that has to be a platform to reach bigger destinations and to aim for more, and the team is capable… I want the players to be so confident that we’re gonna go and do it."

We have to play tomorrow with such a clarity, a lot of courage and a relentless desire to win. If we have those three aspects, I’m sure we are going to be close to winning.

— Mikel ArtetaDetailing the mindset and attributes required for the final.

Arsenal's journey to the final has been marked by defensive solidity, conceding only six goals en route. Arteta confirmed that Jurrien Timber is fit to start after recovering from a groin problem, with Ben White being the only unavailable player. Bukayo Saka has also returned to top form after a recent injury. The team is reportedly eager to prove themselves on the biggest stage and earn the right to be crowned champions.

Our ambition is bigger. We have one (trophy) and we want the second one.

— Mikel ArtetaExpressing the team's drive to win more titles beyond the Premier League.
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