Mikel Arteta has issued a rallying cry to the Arsenal fans as he wants a “special” atmosphere for tonight’s Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal are hosting PSG in the first leg at Emirates Stadium in a game that Arteta believes is possibly the biggest since the ground opened 19 years ago.

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal supporters to transform the Emirates Stadium into a fortress tonight, insisting their energy is essential if the club are to finally conquer Europe.Photo by Alex

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is urging his players to believe they can win the Champions League for the first time because they have already beaten “the best opposition you can face in the competition.