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'We have two Premier Leagues!' - Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have been unlucky after Liverpool clinched title with fewer points than Gunners in last two seasons

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<p>Liverpool were <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mohamed-salah-chase-records-liverpool-greatest-ever-premier-league-campaign/blt1ba306914f4ff45b" target="_blank">officially crowned champions </a>after a commanding 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur last month, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/which-liverpool-players-get-premier-league-winners-medal/blt91823e9e68510033" target="_blank">with just 82 points on the board.</a> In comparison, Arsenal collected 89 points last term and 84 the year before—both campaigns ending in disappointment as Manchester City clinched the title ahead of them. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Arteta, who is still seeking his first major piece of silverware since lifting the FA Cup during his debut season in 2020, believes the contrasting point totals underline the critical role of timing in football success. While the Gunners narrowly missed out on domestic honours once again, Arteta and his squad still have a chance to end the season on a high, as they prepare to face Paris Saint-Germain in the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/champions-league-knockout-stage-bracket-every-round-2024-25/bltf9c07b9fbd256e14" target="_blank">Champions League semi-final </a>second leg on Wednesday evening.  </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Before the match, Arteta shared his perspective on the challenge of winning trophies and said, "We're going to try to do this season. Winning trophies as well is about being in the right moment, in the right place. Liverpool have won the title with fewer points than we have in the last two seasons. With the points of the last two seasons, we would have two Premier League titles. So, you have to be at the right moment, in the right place. Hopefully, here we are in the right moment, in the right place in Paris tomorrow, to earn the right to be in the final."  </p>

WHAT ARTETA SAID

<p>Arsenal now turn their attention to the Champions League, where their quest for continental success is still alive. The Gunners travel to Parc des Princes trailing 1-0 on aggregate, with PSG’s narrow win at the Emirates—sealed by a first-leg goal from Ousmane Dembele—giving them the edge heading into the return fixture. Luis Enrique’s side, who have already clinched the Ligue 1 crown, will be aiming to make home advantage count. Arsenal, meanwhile, must produce a strong away performance to keep their hopes alive of reaching a first Champions League final since 2006.   </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

'We have two Premier Leagues!' - Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have been unlucky after Liverpool clinched title with fewer points than Gunners in last two seasons | Goal.com

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have been unlucky after Liverpool clinched the Premier League title with fewer points than them in the last two seasons.

&apos;We have two Premier Leagues!&apos; - Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have been unlucky after Liverpool clinched title with fewer points than Gunners in last two seasons

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