Arsenal -Baas Mikel Arteta said that Liverpool who won the Premier League title had hurt him 'big time' and he only looked at a 'small part' of their title celebrations.
The men of Arne Slot were crowned League Champions last weekend with four games to save after beating Tottenham 5-1.
It follows the Gunners who finished second place in Manchester City in two consecutive seasons, with this campaign seen as their suitable moment to capitalize after the malaise of Pep Guardiola, which is currently in fourth place.
When asked if it hurt to miss Liverpool, Arteta said: 'Yes, a good time.
'It was in my stomach [that it hurt]Yes. I understand that it is a team that is more consistent and it has many ingredients you need to win, but it is very painful, yes.
'I also take the opportunity to congratulate Liverpool and what they have done, the management they have done, how consistent they have been. I think they deserve it completely to win.
“They were the better team, they had so many attributes, they had a consistent team available. And we're going to try again. But until that moment next season, now we have to finish the season very strongly. '
The Spaniard then explained the pain from looking at the Reds celebrating their title skin.
'[I watched] A small part of it (the celebrations of Liverpool), “he added.
'It can be part of your motivation, that is not the majority. My motivations are much more focused on aspects other than those, but it hurts to view it, that's for sure. '