Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has doubled down on his claim that his side were the best in the Champions League this season, despite losing to Paris St Germain in the semi-finals, but recognised on Friday they had taken a step back domestically.

Mikel Arteta vowed he has “so much to achieve” at Arsenal amid criticism aimed at him following his side’s Champions League exit.The Gunners will make it a fifth season in a row without a

Mikel Arteta concedes that while Arsenal have progressed further in the Champions League, the Gunners have 'gone backwards' in the Premier League this season

Bochum and Holstein Kiel were relegated from the Bundesliga on Saturday while Leipzig's hopes of Champions League qualification were over after drawing at Werder Bremen 0-0. Heidenheim made sure of at least a playoff place with one round remaining.

Freiburg boosted their Champions League ambitions on Saturday with a 2-1 victory Holstein Kiel who were relegated together with Bochum. Freiburg came from behind through Johan Manzambi late in the first half and Lucas Höler's header in the 58th to beat Kiel 2-1 and in fourth will definitely play in Europe next season.

RB Leipzig's top-four hopes were dashed with a goalless draw at Werder Bremen on Saturday as Holstein Kiel and Bochum were relegated from the Bundesliga after both fell to home defeats. Later on Saturday,