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A French reporter stated it\u2019s now \u2018inevitable\u2019 that this Arsenal side will win a Champions League under Mikel Arteta after what he saw in Saturday evening\u2019s final versus PSG.<\/p>\n
Arsenal <\/strong>had the chance to complete what would unquestionably have been the greatest season in their entire history in Budapest.<\/p>\n Kai Havertz gave the Gunners the perfect start with a rifled finish into the roof of the net from an increasingly acute angle.<\/p>\n From then on, Arsenal\u2019s rearguard defended doggedly, and while PSG did dominate both the possession stakes and shots count, clear-cut chances weren\u2019t forthcoming.<\/p>\n Ultimately, it was Cristhian Mosquera who stumbled first when clumsily fouling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to concede a penalty. Ousmane Dembele made no mistake from the spot.<\/p>\n The teams couldn\u2019t be separated from then on in regular time or extra time, setting up a nervy penalty shoot-out.<\/p>\n David Raya brilliantly saved one of the five penalties he faced, though it wasn\u2019t enough, with both Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes missing the target entirely.<\/p>\n Eze curled his shot wide after deploying the stutter step technique. Gabriel blazed over the bar with the fifth and decisive penalty.<\/p>\n Yet Arsenal deserve huge credit for largely nullifying what many believe to be the best collection of forwards in world football.<\/p>\n This is a PSG side, let\u2019s not forget, that put six goals past Bayern Munich in the semi-finals. In more than 120 minutes on Saturday evening, Arsenal shipped just one goal to Luis Enrique\u2019s all-conquering side.<\/p>\n And speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live<\/em> post-match, French reporter, Julien Laurens, insisted it\u2019s now \u2018inevitable\u2019 that this current Arsenal team with Arteta at the helm break their Champions League duck sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat Luis Enrique has done in the last two years is simply unbelievable,\u201d said Laurens. \u201cIt is cruel for Arsenal fans, but it is inevitable that this club win the Champions League.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cMikel Arteta will see the positives because that is the kind of guy he is.<\/p>\n \u201cArsenal are getting closer and closer. This team adds a bit more attacking power and desire. This team can have everything. It will hurt tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n Pundit Chris Sutton declared Arsenal fans should be proud of their players, stating: \u201cA season Arsenal fans will be very proud of their team.\u201d<\/p>\n Former England defender, Matthew Upson, praised Gabriel for having the guts to take the fifth penalty.<\/p>\n \u201cGabriel had brought it all to the game, and he left it out there,\u201d said Upson.<\/p>\n \u201cHe has the mentality and metal to step up and do it. It is so sad for him, but he has recovered really well and is already refocusing.<\/p>\n \u201cHe has a huge tournament to play for his country in the summer.\u201d<\/p>\n MATCH REPORT: <\/strong><\/em>Arsenal deserved losers as Eze, Gabriel bottle penalties to gift PSG the Champions League<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\u2018Inevitable\u2019 Arsenal break Champions League duck \u2013 Julien Laurens<\/strong><\/h2>\n