Arsenal's Champions League run reached its disappointing (but predictable) end in the semifinals on Wednesday as the Gunners were beaten 2-1 by PSG on the night and 3-1 over two legs.

Mikel Arteta defiantly insisted Arsenal were the best team in the Champions League this season despite their semi-final exit against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.And Arteta insisted his wounded side's gallant display against PSG -- who had already knocked Liverpool and Aston Villa out of the Champions League this season -- gave him hope for the future.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were the best team in the Champions League this season despite a semi-final defeat to Paris St Germain. The Gunners went down 3-1 on aggregate to the French champions after a 2-1 second-leg loss in Paris. Goals from Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi put PSG 2-0 up on the night before Bukayo Saka reduced the arrears.