Arsenal can still get the chance to lift silverware this season despite a disappointing few weeks.
The Gunners remain in the Champions League after a dominant total victory against the Dutch Side PSV. And the side of Mikel Arteta has already discovered their next opponents.
The Northern London side will compete against the Spanish giant Real Madrid while they press in controversial conditions along Cross-City Rivals Atletico Madrid. Away from Europe, Arsenal is also still in the race for the Premier League crown, although their hope is fleeting.
There has also been a lot of talk about transfers in the last 24 hours. View the striking Arsenal -Nieuws:
Joshua Kimmich explained why he decided to stay with Bayern Munich, despite reported conversations with Arsenal. The German midfielder was apparently a target for the club, with his contract that ended earlier this summer.
But he has now decided to sign a new deal in the Allianz Arena and has explained why he did not switch to the Premier League. He said: “At FC Bayern I have the best environment to achieve my sporting goals. I made my decision based on that.
“There is currently no better package of teammates, coaching staff and club environment for me to achieve maximum success. I feel comfortable here and I am not ready yet. “
Arsenal is also linked to one of the current teammates of Kimmich, Leroy Sane. The German Wideman no longer has a contract this summer.
Mikel Arteta has promised that Arsenal has not yet been done in the Champions League, despite a difficult quarter -final meeting with Real Madrid. Speaking after the victory of Wednesday versus PSV, he said: “We must appreciate that and acknowledge that it is very difficult to do. Now we want to take the next step. It is very difficult, but we are able to do it.
“It's important for us because we want to win – and to win, you have to go through the phases and because the club needs it. We are a club that wants to be the best and want to compete with the best in the world.
“To do that, you have to be there constant. It is very difficult, but we did it for two years in a row and we have the capacity and the ability to do it even better. “
Oleksandr Zinchenko has given an insight behind the scenes in Arsenal and how the dressing room responded to their upcoming competition with Real Madrid. Asked for the draw, he said: 'How can you cheer?
“It was a mixed feeling, because to be honest, Atletico has had bad luck with that Julian Alvarez penalty. Nobody said anything.
“They were just mixed emotions, because to play against Real of Atletico, they are both great clubs. It will be a great experience for all of us. It is always nice to face one of the best teams in the world, with so much experience and players of world class. We are all looking forward to it. “
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