Arsenal 'pain' will fuel fire after Champions League heartbreak

Arsenal 'pain' will fuel fire after Champions League heartbreakByAlex HowellArsenal reporter at the Puskas ArenaPublished30 May 20262755 Comments"Pain." That was the first word out of Mikel Arteta's mouth in his post-match news conference when asked how he would sum up the Champions League final defeat to Paris St-Germain in Budapest. On Sunday, Arsenal will get on an open-top bus parade to celebrate their Premier League title, less than 24 hours after their final heartbreak.The Gunners, who were unbeaten in the Champions League this season heading into Saturday's final, missed out on becoming European invincibles with their penalty shootout defeat.Arsenal are hurting but they will fly back from Hungary early on Sunday before joining their fans to celebrate a season to be proud of.Before the game manager Arteta said he wanted to use the Premier League success as a platform to reach bigger destinations and to aim for more silverware. But unfortunately, his side fell at the final hurdle in their pursuit of a first European trophy, in their first final in the competition since 2006.Arsenal produced a battling display but lacked attacking quality as PSG dominated with 75% possession and eventually won on penalties as centre-back Gabriel skied his penalty in the shootout. The Gunners have still had an excellent season, winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, but could the manner of the defeat be what pushes Arsenal on next season? PSG go back-to-back and join 'greatest of all time'Published30 MayWhy crucial penalty miss was 'cruel blow' for Arsenal standout GabrielPublished30 May'We're going to have to show that ambition'The Arsenal manager and players understandably looked dejected at the full-time whistle. "It is very tough to accept when you are so consistent all the way to the final and in the end you lose the trophy on penalties," Arteta said, before mentioning the decision...