Arteta made the initial claim after the match, but many, including PSG coach Luis Enrique, disputed his view. However, Arteta remains convinced that his team was superior, citing statistics as evidence.

Speaking ahead of their upcoming match against Liverpool, Arteta reaffirmed his statement: “I stand by what I said, 100%. I have re-watched the games and looked at the stats, and it's clear that we were the better team."

Arteta pointed out that his team had a higher expected goals tally over the two-legged match against PSG, with a score of five to three. He believes that this should have given them a stronger chance of winning.

Arteta also emphasized that his team's performance against PSG was impressive, as they were able to control the game and limit the opposition's scoring opportunities.

However, he acknowledged that ultimately, it's not just about being the better team, but also about converting that advantage into a win.