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Arsenal<\/b><\/a> are fresh from Champions League final heartbreak but there is no time to wallow.<\/b><\/p>\n Sunday’s Premier League title celebrations in north London may have refocused minds on next season’s missions, when they will aim to stay at the top of the English game and go a step further in Europe.<\/p>\n Defeat by Paris St-Germain in Budapest on Saturday night came only on penalties, but Arsenal<\/a>‘s limitations against opposition of the highest class were evident before the spot-kicks.<\/p>\n The Gunners had less than 25% of possession, and Kai Havertz’s early opening goal was their only shot on target in 120 minutes of football.<\/p>\n After the game, PSG midfielder Joao Neves said Luis Enrique’s side had been “the only one who wanted to play”.<\/p>\n Former Arsenal<\/a> defender and Premier League winner Matthew Upson told BBC Sport that Havertz’s early goal killed the game in one sense.<\/p>\n “Had it been 0-0 throughout the first half, I think you might have seen a slight difference in Arsenal<\/a>, but once you get that goal naturally you just slightly slip into protection mode,” Upson said.<\/p>\n “Every team does it and obviously PSG then dominated the ball, but the possession stats are pretty scary really for a final with two teams who are the best around. To have a 75-25% difference in possession is almost unheard of really in a Champions League final.”<\/p>\n Arsenal<\/a> manager Mikel Arteta described PSG as “the best team in the world”.<\/p>\n He said it was their prowess that dictated Arsenal<\/a>‘s style.<\/p>\n He also hinted that his side could look to emulate the French side’s style of play in the future.<\/p>\n “What they are able to do with the ball, with individual actions, I haven’t seen it,” Arteta said.<\/p>\n “It’s not the plan to play in certain areas when you don’t have the ball, but they force you to do that.”<\/p>\n So does the Spaniard need to refine his style for next season to push Arsenal<\/a> to the next level, build up their possession numbers, and keep challengers at bay?<\/p>\n Or will we see more of the same Premier League title-winning formula from the Gunners?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n