Following his substitution in Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace, Trent Alexander-Arnold pointed out that Arsenal's defeat to Aston Villa was due to them being overly enthusiastic. Arsenal missed the opportunity to claim the top spot after enduring a 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Alexander-Arnold speculated, "If the order of fixtures were switched, perhaps it would have altered the mindset. It all boils down to mentality." He further added, "I believe our outcome had an impact on Arsenal's performance. They may have become too eager, thinking this is their moment and what they must accomplish." "Possibly, they overanalyzed while if both Liverpool and Manchester City had won, it would have made them realize they just need to secure a victory ...

With exits from the Champions League this week, Arsenal and Manchester City have incurred hefty losses amounting to €32.5m (£28m) each in prize money. Arsenal's defeat of 1-0 by Bayern Munich, following a 2-2 draw at the Emirates, marked their disappointing exit. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's triumph over City, secured through a penalty shoot-out, led to City's elimination from the competition. Both clubs have also faced a decrease in revenue from ticket sales and merchandise following their elimination. The quarter-final winners, which include Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund, have already earned €12.5m (£10.8m) from UEFA's prize pool. The finalists stand to gain €15.5m each, with the ultimate winners receiving an additional €4.5m (£3.9m) in prize money. Despite these recent ...