Arsenal’s 7-1 Thrashing of PSV a Huge Confidence Boost says Arteta
Arsenal Stars
2025-03-05
Arsenal’s emphatic 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie has given the team a major confidence boost, and manager Mikel Arteta is determined to keep the momentum going.
The Gunners recorded their biggest-ever away win in European competition on Tuesday, all but securing their place in the quarter-finals, where they will face either Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid.
The dominant performance came at a crucial time for Arsenal, who had failed to score in their previous two league games and saw their Premier League title hopes take a hit after falling 13 points behind leaders Liverpool.
“This result gives us a lot of joy, confidence, and belief,” Arteta told reporters. “But in football, it’s not about what we did three days ago or today—it’s about what’s next. It’s about how we perform at Old Trafford and whether we can win again.”
Arteta praised his team’s display but stressed the importance of maintaining high standards.
“Tonight was a very impressive performance, an unbelievable scoreline, and we deserve to enjoy it. But now we have to take this and keep improving. Achieving our biggest away win in the Champions League is great, but as a team, we have bigger goals that are far more important.”
Arteta Praises Rising Star Nwaneri
The Arsenal boss also singled out 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri for his standout display, which included scoring Arsenal’s second goal of the night.
“I don’t think he needs any pushing,” Arteta said. “Every time he has the ball, you can see his intent. He was fantastic again tonight—his attitude, the way he played—it was really impressive.”
With confidence running high, Arsenal now turn their focus to Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash against 14th-placed Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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