By Milcah Tanimu

The Arsenal team is poised for a significant moment as they make their long-awaited return to the Champions League knockout stages at Porto. After a seven-year hiatus from the last 16 and a quarter-final appearance in 2010, the Gunners are in supreme form, scoring 21 goals in five Premier League wins post their winter break.

Adding to the excitement is the prospect of the Champions League final being hosted in their home city of London at Wembley. Arsenal’s manager, Arteta, expressed the team’s dream of lifting the cup on June 1 but emphasized the need to earn that right, acknowledging a formidable challenge in the upcoming match.

Despite the squad’s limited Champions League experience, Arteta highlighted their belief in competing with Europe’s best. Enthusiasm, energy, and a strong desire to prove themselves characterize the team, even with 95 percent of the players lacking previous experience in this competition.

The journey ahead is recognized as a challenge, but Arteta and his team approach it with full belief and passion, eager to showcase their abilities and make a mark in the Champions League.