Arteta does have some evidence for his claim Arsenal have been the best team in the Champions League this season - but it is hard to argue against the two finalists being more deserving. The ultimate answer will come on Saturday, 31 May - and Arsenal will not be there.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reiterated his desire to sign a striker this summer but admitted the position is one of the hardest to fill. Wednesday's Champions League semi-final exit to Paris Saint-Germain means Arsenal will end a fifth consecutive season without silverware despite sustained progress under Arteta since taking charge in December 2019.