Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his view that his team was the better side in their recent match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), despite losing. According to Arteta, he was told by the PSG bench that they shared his opinion, with the match having gone into extra time, totalling 160 minutes.
Post-Match Reaction
Arteta’s comments came after the match, where Arsenal ultimately fell short against PSG. The manager’s statement suggests that he felt his team’s performance was superior, even after the prolonged contest.
Previous Statements and Context
This is not the first time Arteta has spoken out about refereeing decisions. Earlier this month, he criticised inconsistencies in red card decisions in the Premier League, as reported on 2025-05-03. Prior to the PSG match, Arteta had also called on Arsenal fans to create an electric atmosphere, as stated on 2025-04-28, and to make a collective effort to support the team against PSG, according to a report on 2025-04-24.