An emotional Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal have been the best team in the Champions League this season and did not deserve to lose their semi-final as he revealed their defeat against Paris St Germain left his players in tears.

Germain, but Arteta has reiterated his belief that his side were superior in the semi-final and overall in the competitions this season

During an interview with Sky Sports after the match, Arteta said his side’s performance in the opening stages at Anfield was “unacceptable” and fell short of the standards t