Wed Mar 12 20:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Arsenal Shifts Focus to Champions League After Premier League Setback

London, England – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared the Gunners will continue their fight for victory in every remaining match, despite their Premier League title hopes fading. A 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday extended their winless league run to three games, leaving them 15 points behind leaders Liverpool. This marks a significant blow for Arsenal, who have finished second in the Premier League for the past two seasons.

However, Arteta’s attention is now firmly fixed on the Champions League. Following a resounding 7-1 first-leg victory over PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal hosts the Dutch side on Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium. Arteta expressed confidence in his team’s ability to advance, emphasizing the club’s high standards and commitment to winning. “We are going to carry on fighting to win every game,” he stated. Despite key injuries to Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, Arsenal displayed impressive attacking depth in the first leg, with six different goalscorers.

Defender William Saliba echoed Arteta’s determination, expressing Arsenal’s hunger for silverware after their 2020 FA Cup win. “We are very close,” Saliba said, highlighting the team’s dedication to securing a trophy. A win against PSV would set up a potential clash with either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals. Arteta acknowledged the Champions League’s prestige and the team’s enthusiasm for the competition. “It’s a competition that we have a lot of enthusiasm for,” he said.

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