Arteta insists Arsenal must earn the right to play in another Champions League final

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must earn their place in another Champions League final as they prepare to face Lille. Reaching the showpiece match again will require hard work throughout the campaign.

Arsenal finished top of the league phase last season and progressed to the final against PSG . They ultimately lost to the Ligue 1 side, but their run showed the quality required to reach the latter stages.

Arteta stresses the challenge ahead Arsenal will hope to build on that experience, but last season offers no guarantee of another deep run. Lille are their next opponents, and the Gunners will need to approach the match with focus and intensity.