Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his club’s leadership to make quick, smart, and bold decisions following their penalty shoot-out loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.Despite the defeat, Arsenal can celebrate winning their first English domestic title in 22 years.

The London side initially took the lead in Budapest through Kai Havertz’s early strike, but PSG equalised through a penalty by Ousmane Dembele and ultimately triumphed in the shoot-out.

Arteta emphasised the need for careful reflection and strategic planning to help Arsenal compete at the highest level both domestically and in Europe.The manager plans to take a few days with his family before reviewing the season and deciding on the next steps.Key players such as Gabriel and William Saliba delivered strong defensive performances, although Gabriel missed the decisive penalty.Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and midfielder Declan Rice shared the disappointment, noting the small margins that defined the game.PSG dominated possession with 72%, limiting Arsenal to just 28%, and launched significantly more attacks.Arteta acknowledged a potential penalty opportunity for Arsenal during extra time but stressed that dwelling on what-ifs would not help.The focus now turns to learning from the experience, improving, and demonstrating ambition in future campaigns.