Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to channel anger for PSG clash after Bournemouth defeat

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to channel the anger and frustration from their 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth into their upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. The loss, which followed a previous home defeat to PSG, has put Arsenal's top-five Premier League finish and Champions League qualification at risk. Arteta admitted the team failed to capitalize on their early lead and were undone by poor set-piece defending, creating a sense of 'rage, anger, frustration and a bad feeling in the tummy.' He emphasized the importance of using these emotions as motivation for a strong performance in Paris, aiming to overturn their disadvantage and reach the final. Arteta made only minor changes to his lineup, contrasting with PSG’s ability to rotate after winning their domestic league. Despite injuries and setbacks, Arteta remains confident that the team will be fully recovered and ready for the decisive match.