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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

The Champions League rule changes to affect Arsenal next season as UEFA announces new format

So it's UEFA Champions League football for Arsenal next season, the original target for Mikel Arteta's side all the way back in August.

Of course with the way the 2022/23 campaign unfolded, there is a tinge of disappointment that the Gunners weren't able to win the Premier League trophy, but upon reflection, the Spaniard is certainly satisfied that his side will be back at Europe's top table for the first time since 2017.

"We wanted to bring the club back to the Champions League," Arteta said after Arsenal's 5-0 win over Wolves at the weekend. "That was the main target. That was obviously a big demand in the summer before we did certain things and before we managed to keep some of our players.

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