Arsenal faces a pivotal moment following their Champions League final heartbreak against Paris St-Germain. The Gunners, having recently celebrated their Premier League title victory, now aim to build on their success while addressing evident tactical limitations.

In the final, Arsenal managed less than 25% possession, with Kai Havertz's early goal being their only shot on target throughout the match. Former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson remarked that PSG's dominance in possession, with a staggering 75-25% split, highlighted a need for tactical adjustment.

Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged PSG's prowess, suggesting that their style dictated Arsenal's approach. He hinted at a potential shift towards a more possession-based game, stating, "What they are able to do with the ball, with individual actions, I haven't seen it."

Despite winning the Premier League, criticisms have emerged regarding Arsenal's style, particularly their reliance on set-pieces and lack of creativity in open play. Throughout the season, Arsenal secured 20 wins by a single-goal margin, prompting questions about their attacking strategy. Upson noted a shift in style from a more possession-based approach in the early season to a conservative strategy as pressure mounted.

Arteta has invested over £900m in signings since taking charge but faces scrutiny over whether Arsenal should be playing a more attractive game. With the psychological barrier of winning the Premier League now lifted, this summer may be an opportune moment for tactical evolution.

Arteta emphasized the need for improvement:

We need to do better, we have to improve and find different margins to get the outcome that we want.