Defeat has piled more pressure onto their Champions League campaign, with Arteta's side hoping to maintain their unbeaten record in this season's competition when they face Sporting Lisbon. Villarreal enjoyed a surprisingly successful Champions League campaign and faced the Gunners in the semi-final. Having trailed 1-0 from the first leg, Arsenal were gifted an equaliser when PSV defender Alex put through his own net. Arsenal's fate was sealed when Babel put Liverpool 4-2 up at Anfield, with the hosts eventually sealing a 5-3 aggregate win. The performances raised hopes Arsenal could go on to win the Champions League, but PSG proved too strong in the semi-finals.

Source: Daily Mail April 07, 2026 14:30 UTC