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"I only look at my garden."
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta responded that he was not swayed by the prospect that Tottenham's trophy drought would end with the Europa League win.
Arsenal lost 1-2 in the second leg of the European Champions League semifinals against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), failing to advance to the final with a combined score of 1-3. This season's irrelevance has been confirmed.
On the other hand, Tottenham won 2-0 in the second leg of the Europa League semifinals against Borda/Glimt in Norway on the 9th (Korea time) and confirmed its final run with a combined score of 5-1. Manchester United also reached the final with a 7-1 aggregate score with a 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao. The final match between the two teams will be held at 4 a.m. on the 22nd (Korea time) at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
Tottenham will try to reclaim their first trophy in 17 years in the Europa League final against Manchester United. Tottenham have never lifted a trophy since beating Chelsea in the 2008 League Cup (Carabao Cup). On the European stage, the UEFA Cup (now Europa League) won in 1984.
Asked about Tottenham's chances of winning the Europa League, Arteta replied "It's enough for me to look at my garden" He responded that he would not care about his neighbor's business.
Arteta praised Arne Slot, who led Liverpool to a Premier League victory in his first season after taking the helm of Anfield from Jurgen Klopp last year. "What Arne did was very clever. He has had all the platforms as a team that has competed and won trophies over the past decade. It's nothing new. He added to his worth while maintaining many things. I'm sure he left his fingerprints on a lot of very good things", he commented. "The most important thing is that he brings out the best from his players. And the players who had to make a difference were constantly there, making a difference. That's the asset that can win the major trophy."
Meanwhile, Captain Son Heung-min's Tottenham has been sluggish in the Premier League this season, but if they win the Europa League, they will be qualified for the European Champions League in the 2025-2026 season. While Son Heung-min, who has recovered from a foot injury, is expected to return to the finals, James Maddison and Lucas Beribal are expected to miss out due to injuries. Manchester United is also expected to have some key players, including Lisandro Martinez, absent. It is the last chance to make up for the league's sluggishness for both Tottenham and Manchester United, and the historical meaning of recapturing the trophy for Tottenham in 17 years is at stake.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
