{
  "id": 15818169,
  "title": "‘I want it so badly’: PSG heartbreak fuelling Arsenal, says Arteta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/i-want-it-so-badly-psg-heartbreak-fuelling-arsenal-says-arteta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T22:09:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/21/i-want-it-so-badly-psg-heartbreak-fuelling-arsenal-says-arteta"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has claimed that his team's ongoing pursuit of success is being propelled by last season's crushing defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Arteta recently expressed his inability to move past the heartbreak of the match, during which Arsenal led early but succumbed to a late equaliser and a penalty loss.\n\nThe manager revealed that he had made efforts to overcome the disappointment over the summer, but the emotional impact still lingers with him today. Arteta emphasized that the bitter experience has served as a driving force for his team, fueling their determination to avenge the loss.\n\nArsenal's attacking prowess and defensive resilience have seen them start the season strongly, with 10 wins out of 11 matches in all competitions. They will take on Bayern Munich, currently ranked among the top contenders for the tournament alongside the Gunners, in their upcoming match on Wednesday.\n\nBayern Munich, short-staffed due to the absence of key players such as Michael Olise (suspended) and Jamal Musiala (injured), will look to leverage the absence of coach Vincent Kompany, who is recovering from an illness, alongside the potentially weakened lineup of Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich. Arteta hopes to see Kompany back in the Bayern team, given his importance to the side.\n\nWith Harry Kane leading the attack for Bayern, Arteta praised the Englishman as \"something else, on another level,\" but expressed confidence in his Arsenal defense to contain the England striker. Both teams are set to face each other in a highly anticipated clash, with Arteta emphasizing the importance of testing themselves against the best in the competition.",
  "summary": "Mikel Arteta admitted he tried but failed to overcome the disappointment of last season's Champions League final defeat by the Parisians.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘I want it so badly’: PSG heartbreak fuelling Arsenal, says Arteta",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/i-want-it-so-badly-psg-heartbreak-fuelling-arsenal-says-arteta-15818565",
        "published": "2026-10-20T22:09:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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