Mikel Arteta has expressed confidence in Arsenal ahead of their showdown against Paris Saint-Germain in the final, insisting his side is prepared for the challenge despite the quality of their opponents.
Speaking about the upcoming clash, Arteta admitted Arsenal were always aware they would face elite opposition at this stage of the competition, whether it was Bayern Munich or PSG.
“It is what it is. We knew the level of the opposition we had to face either way, by Munich or PSG,” Arteta said.
The Spanish tactician also acknowledged the threat posed by the French champions but maintained strong belief in his squad’s ability to rise to the occasion.
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“We know the quality that they have. But we are very confident that when we get to that moment, we’re going to deliver what we need to,” he added.
Arsenal will now look to cap off an impressive European campaign by overcoming PSG and securing major silverware under Arteta.