Arteta: "Arsenal had long mourned for the Champions League"

The head coach of London’s Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, commented on the victory in the first match of the Round of 16 of the Champions League against PSV (7:1).

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"A fantastic result in the away game. We really love this tournament. We have long mourned for it. This evening has become special for us.

I enjoyed my team’s game. Thank you very much to the guys. We played brilliantly and achieved a fantastic result. The players showed themselves excellently and can rightfully enjoy their success," quotes Arteta on UEFA's official website.