According to reports, Mikel Arteta participated in a press conference ahead of Arsenal’s match against Ipswich Town, following Real Madrid’s historic elimination from the Champions League.

Arsenal will face Ipswich Town on Sunday in their first game after Real’s exit. The team has two league games before hosting Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals.

In the Premier League, Arsenal’s form has been quite different from their European brilliance. Draws against Everton and Brentford have dashed slim hopes of winning the title, and now the team is more concerned about maintaining its position than topping the table. Arsenal is in second place, four points ahead of third-placed Newcastle, but Newcastle’s strong form poses a serious threat, and they still have to play at the Emirates Stadium. With a nine-point gap to sixth place and six games remaining, securing a Champions League spot for next season is almost certain, but a drop in league position is far from ideal.

Did you celebrate?

For a short while. There were many happy faces at the club, but we quickly had to put that game behind us and focus on the Premier League.

Injury updates

Jorginho is still not ready. Calafiori also can’t play yet.

Will Jorginho be ready for the match against PSG?

That’s a question for the medical team. I leave that to the club.

Can other players fill the gap?

Yes, definitely. If the players are comfortable in new roles.

About signing Liam Delap (Ipswich player)

I don’t want to talk about players who are not under my control. He’s a dangerous striker, but they can win as a team.

How do you improve Premier League form so it doesn’t affect the Champions League?

We have to win the game to prevent that from happening.

The first leg against PSG at home
I’ve always preferred the return leg at home. The return leg is crazy, and anything can happen.

Partey’s contract extension

This applies to all players. I leave that to Andrea Berta and the club. Our goal is clear, and the club must take the next steps.

Calafiori’s condition

If all goes well, I think he’ll be back soon. He’s already training on the grass.

Havertz’s early return for the semifinals

I think it’s still early, but if I had to bet on his early return, I’d say yes. With the motivation he shows in fitness training, you can’t hold him back for long.