
Arteta: 'Have to give your life' to reach final
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created: May 6, 2025, 8:20 a.m. | updated: May 6, 2025, 12:33 p.m.
Mikel Arteta says he expects a lot of "fire in the tummy" from his Arsenal players ahead of their Champions League game with PSG, following their 2-1 loss to Bournemouth (1:27)Open Extended ReactionsMikel Arteta has said Arsenal need to be ready to give their life to reach the Champions League final.
Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their semifinal on Wednesday where they will look to overturn a 1-0 deficit and reach only the second Champions League final in their history.
In an exclusive interview to ESPN, Arteta spoke of his anticipation in the leadup to the clash at Parc des Princes.
"Excitement, goosebumps, wanting the day to arrive, [the feeling] of being very prepared, very convinced and knowing that the opportunity is to play in a Champions [League] final," he said"And when you get to that point, you have to give your life for it."
The north London side will be boosted by the return of midfielder Thomas Partey for the trip to Paris after he missed the first leg through suspension.
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