"Well, that tells you, with our long history, how difficult it is because we haven't won it yet, and that's the opportunity. That's how I see it, but pressure is the opportunity that drives that energy and that willingness to be better every single day. Every decision has to be with that standard and with those expectations, so let's give our best chance to try to do it."
"Arsenal are 13-time English champions but have only ever made it to the Champions League final once, losing 2-1 to Barcelona in 2006. They have also made it to three semi-finals in their 23 previous campaigns in Europe's top competition, including last season when they were beaten 3-1 on aggregate by eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners are tipped as one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season, winning 16% of the Opta supercomputer's pre-tournament simulations."
Mikel Arteta aims to win the Champions League to secure Arsenal's first title in Europe's premier club competition. Arsenal have been English champions 13 times but reached the Champions League final only once, losing 2-1 to Barcelona in 2006. The club reached three semi-finals across 23 previous campaigns, including a 3-1 aggregate defeat by Paris Saint-Germain last season. Opta simulations give Arsenal a 16% chance of winning this season, second only to Liverpool's 20%. Arteta frames the lack of a European title as motivation, stresses that pressure drives improvement, and demands decisions meet high standards. Arsenal begin their campaign away at Athletic Bilbao and carry strong recent group-stage point totals.
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