Arteta Urges Arsenal to Channel 'Rage' from Bournemouth Loss into PSG Showdown
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is calling on his team to use the frustration and anger from their recent 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth as motivation for their upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris St Germain. Despite a lead at halftime from Declan Rice, Arsenal conceded two goals in the second half, complicating their plans as they trail PSG 1-0 from the first leg. Arteta remains focused on securing a spot in the Champions League final, emphasizing the need to perform well in Paris despite uncertainties about player availability like Jurrien Timber.
Key Points
Arsenal lost 2-1 to Bournemouth at home, disrupting their momentum before the crucial Champions League match against PSG.
Mikel Arteta is urging his players to use their 'rage' and frustration from the Bournemouth defeat to fuel their performance against PSG.
Arsenal are trailing 1-0 from the first leg against PSG and need a strong performance in the second leg to reach the Champions League final.
Uncertainty surrounds the availability of Arsenal's full-back Jurrien Timber for the upcoming match.
Arsenal need to secure points in their remaining Premier League games to ensure qualification for next season's Champions League.