'Clock ticking on Arteta to prove he can be a winner'

Mikel Arteta announced Arsenal's goal to make history in Paris. However, their Champions League campaign ended in disappointment. Recent failures haunted them as they faced Paris St-Germain.

Arsenal played well but lost 2-1 to PSG. The French team now advances to the final against Inter Milan. The atmosphere at Parc des Princes was electric after PSG's victory.

This loss marks another setback for Arsenal, who have not won a trophy in five years. Arteta led them to an FA Cup win in 2020, but that is not enough. Time is running out for him to turn this team into winners.

Despite their strong performance, Arsenal faces pressure to succeed next season. They need tangible results and cannot afford more excuses. Winning trophies is essential for elite clubs like Arsenal.

The team has talented players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. However, top teams must win trophies, and Arsenal has fallen short for five years. Their focus now shifts to finishing in the Premier League's top five.

This will secure their place in next season's Champions League. Missed opportunities defined this two-legged tie against PSG. Ousmane Dembele scored early for PSG, putting Arsenal on the back foot.

Arsenal had chances but could not convert them into goals. Gianluigi Donnarumma made crucial saves from Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard early on.

PSG aimed for history with a giant tifo before kick-off that read: "55 years of memory behind you to write history." Goals from Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi sealed the victory for PSG.

Saka scored late but it was too little too late for Arsenal. PSG can now pursue their first Champions League title while Arsenal reflects on another semi-final exit.

This defeat adds to a string of recent failures at this stage of competition. It marks their longest run without reaching a final despite playing 201 Champions League matches.

Declan Rice expressed the team's desire to win trophies: "We want to be at the pinnacle." He acknowledged that they have been close but need better results moving forward.

Arteta must prove he can lead this team to success after falling short this season. He previously claimed winning trophies depends on timing and circumstances, which some see as flawed reasoning.

His comments overlooked that other teams have succeeded despite similar challenges this season. This harsh assessment comes after a strong performance against PSG, yet they remain empty-handed again.

Arteta spoke about "fine margins" affecting the outcome of both legs against PSG. However, mistakes also contributed significantly to their elimination from the tournament.

Thomas Partey's poor clearance led directly to Ruiz’s opening goal for PSG. His loss of possession allowed Hakimi to score the second goal that sealed Arsenal's fate.

The lack of a reliable striker last summer also hurt their chances in this match and throughout the season. Mikel Merino filled in but did not pose a serious threat up front.

Former defender Matthew Upson noted that when PSG attacks, they seem likely to score—something Arsenal lacks right now. Arteta must address these issues if he hopes to achieve success with his squad moving forward.