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Former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha believes Arsenal are in a strong position to challenge for the Champions League title again next season, as Mikel Arteta's side continue to show progression "year in and year out".
"There is disappointment that they haven't won the Champions League, but there is real joy they have won the Premier League," Onuoha said on Champions League Match of the Day.
"In a different season, maybe they would have won the Carabao Cup in the final against Manchester City as well.
"The fact that they have made it this far, you can see the progress that is happening year in and year out. Progress itself isn't necessarily going to be linear, but it almost feels like it has been for Arsenal in recent years.
"As they approach next season, they are in a good financial position, the squad is at a good age and they know they are one of the best teams in all of Europe.
"If things go their way, they will be back here [in the Champions League final] next year - and maybe they can get across the line."
[IMG alt="Arsenal's progression under Arteta graphic.
Season, League position, European competition
2019-20 - 8th - Europa League R32
2020-21 - 8th - Europa League SF
2021-22 - 5th
2022-23 - 2nd - Europa League R16
2023-24 - 2nd - CL QF
2024-25 - 2nd - CL SF
2025-26 - 1st - CL RU "]https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/588aaabd0589b1813a2171584b6927c5[/IMG]
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Former winger Pat Nevin added: "You look at the players they have got, the ones they have brought in, and I don't think we have seen the best of Eberechi Eze yet in an Arsenal shirt or even Noni Madueke.
"I suspect they will be even better next year as well."
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