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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that his team struggled in the opening 15 minutes of their 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.
Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal as PSG claimed a slim advantage in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
Arteta, speaking to Amazon Prime after the game, claimed they should have gotten a draw at least.
He said: “Disappointed with the result.
“We put so much into the game. We struggled in the first 10-15 minutes to get momentum and dominance.
“Disappointed not to get a draw at least.”
On Dembele’s goal, Arteta added: “That is always the danger, credit to them. They get out of a situation that is close.
“We had seven players behind the ball, and they were clinical. Sometimes you just have to recognize the talent of the individual.”
“PSG were far superior in this game, so a lot needs to be changed in order for Arsenal to make sure that they can beat PSG over [in Paris]. It’s going to be a different ball game.
“But as soon as [Ousmane] Dembele came off tonight, PSG dropped a bit more. It was easier for Arsenal to put pressure because Dembele was not coming and getting the ball.
“But, yeah, like I said, you are still in the tie. Anything can happen,” the former France striker said.
