Mikel Arteta sends challenge to Arsenal stars who need to find 'different level'Arsenal are aiming to down Bayer Leverkusen and advance to the last eight of the Champions League, which they are favourites to win and Mikel Arteta has urged his players to step upView 2 Images Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are eyeing up the Champions League quarter-finalsMikel Arteta has warned Arsenal must raise their game to a “different level” if they want to rule Europe. The Gunners face a tricky Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates on Tuesday night after the first leg finished all square. ‌Gunners boss Arteta said: “When you come to this stage in the competition, you really have to elevate your game to a different level, collectively and individually. ‌“For sure, this will be one of those nights where we need the best from all of us in a really consistent way to go through. But let’s go game by game, please,” said Arteta.

Source: Daily Mirror March 16, 2026 22:32 UTC