Arteta calls on Arsenal to turn anger into motivation after defeat at Bournemouth

2025-05-04 02:40

As the Champions League semi-finals were about to begin, Arsenal suffered a heavy blow - losing 1-2 to Bournemouth at home, and had no wins in the last three games. Faced with a series of setbacks, coach Mikel Arteta called on the team to turn anger into motivation and go all out to face Paris Saint-Germain.

This defeat not only dampened the morale of the Gunners, but also exposed the team's loopholes in set-piece defense. Although Arsenal took the lead in the game, they were reversed by the opponent with two set-piece opportunities and eventually suffered defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

Arteta said afterwards: "This should have been a moment to create a positive atmosphere, a win that could have given us confidence ahead of Wednesday (Champions League), but now, what we have created is anger, rage, frustration and an uncomfortable mood."

Although Arsenal trailed Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, they still have hopes of advancing. However, they face the risk of being overtaken in the league and may fall out of the championship group if they are not careful.

Arteta continued: “Now we have to use all these negative emotions to put on a huge performance in Paris on Wednesday, win the game and reach the Champions League final.”