Wenger Believes Arsenal’s Time Has Finally Come In Europe

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·30 May 2026

Wenger Believes Arsenal’s Time Has Finally Come In Europe

Few people understand what winning the Champions League would mean to Arsenal Football Club more than Arsene Wenger.

The legendary Frenchman transformed Arsenal during his 22 years in north London, delivering league titles, domestic doubles, an Invincible season and countless unforgettable memories. Yet one prize always remained just out of reach.

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Twenty years ago, Wenger came agonisingly close to lifting the European Cup when Arsenal reached the 2006 Champions League Final in Paris, only to suffer heartbreak against Barcelona.

Now, as Mikel Arteta prepares to lead the Gunners into only the second Champions League Final in the club’s history, Wenger believes Arsenal are ready to finish the job.

Wenger admitted via Arsenal that seeing the famous trophy arrive at Emirates Stadium would mean a great deal to him personally.

“I want this trophy to go to Emirates Stadium because it’s missing there,” Wenger said.

“We touched it before, we were 13 minutes away from winning it, so you want it to happen this time.”

For Arsenal supporters who still remember that painful night in Paris, those words will strike an emotional chord.

Wenger Backs Arsenal To Make History

While Paris Saint-Germain arrive in Budapest as defending champions, Wenger believes Arsenal have everything required to make history.

“I still believe it’s 50/50 in the final, and if I had to bet, I would bet on Arsenal more than on Paris Saint-Germain,” he explained.

The former manager pointed to Arsenal’s defensive strength as one of the key reasons for his confidence.

“This Arsenal team’s main strength is their ability to keep a clean sheet, and in a final that is very important.

“Then you have to be efficient. Your moment will come in the game and you have to be ruthless.”

Those comments perfectly reflect the identity Arteta has built over the last few seasons.

Arsenal have become one of Europe’s most organised teams, combining defensive resilience with attacking quality and a growing ability to deliver in the biggest moments.

After finally ending the club’s 22-year wait for a Premier League title, confidence around the squad has never been higher.

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The Beginning Of A New Arsenal Era?

Perhaps the most interesting part of Wenger’s interview was his belief that Arsenal are not simply enjoying one successful season.

Instead, he feels the club is perfectly positioned to establish itself as a dominant force once again.

“I think Arsenal have slowly built a history that now allows them to win it,” Wenger said.

“I also feel the time has come for Arsenal to dominate the Premier League consistently.”

That statement alone should excite every Arsenal supporter.

For years, Arteta and his players have been building towards moments like this. The foundations have been laid through patience, development and belief.

Now they stand one game away from achieving something no Arsenal team has ever managed before.

Wenger also praised Arteta’s leadership qualities, highlighting the commitment and personality he displayed as a player long before becoming a manager.

“He had total commitment,” Wenger said. “I named him captain because he was always very serious.”

Those qualities are now being reflected throughout the current squad.

Whether Arsenal can complete the job against PSG remains to be seen, but one thing is certain.

Few people deserve to see Arsenal become champions of Europe more than Arsene Wenger.

And if the Gunners can lift the trophy on Saturday night, it would finally complete a piece of Arsenal history that has been waiting two decades to be written.

Do you think Wenger’s prediction will come true, Gooners?

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