Mikel Arteta insisted he has no regrets over luring Willian to Arsenal last August with ambitious plans of winning the Champions League over the course of the Brazilian’s time at the club. Willian, 32, revealed after joining Arsenal from London rivals Chelsea that he was convinced to sign a three-year deal by Arteta’s grand vision of qualifying for the Champions League and winning the competition before he left. “There’s only one winner in the Champions League and there is only one winner in the Premier League, the rest of the teams have failed. “Now the perception is different, now it’s an achievement to be third or fourth in this league,” the Arsenal boss said. “Last year with 62 points, you are fifth in the league and almost in the Champions League.

Source: Irish Independent May 22, 2021 09:00 UTC