Arteta should know that champions league is not FA CUP that is why they haven’t won any yet,If He fails to use this tactics I’m afraid they will bottle this one again”, Jose Mourinho reveals the tactics that Arteta needs to use against PSG next week if He must triumph over them

Legendary manager José Mourinho has delivered a classic, no-filter verdict ahead of Arsenal’s high-stakes Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain next week — and as usual, The Special One didn’t hold back.

Speaking during a football punditry event this week, Mourinho made it clear that if Mikel Arteta wants to avoid another European disappointment, he needs to stop treating Champions League nights like domestic cup games.

“Arteta should know that Champions League is not the FA Cup,” Mourinho warned. “That’s why they haven’t won any yet. If he fails to use this tactic, I’m afraid they will bottle this one again.”

When asked what tactics he’d recommend, Mourinho revealed that the key to surviving against PSG’s firepower is a compact, disciplined low block paired with aggressive midfield pressing and rapid counter-attacks — a classic Mourinho-style European approach.

“You don’t go open against PSG,” he stressed. “You stay compact, frustrate them, kill their space, and hit them where it hurts — on the counter. If Arsenal try to go toe-to-toe, they’ll get punished. PSG have players who only need one chance.”

Mourinho’s comments have quickly gone viral, with fans debating whether Arteta should stick with his usual high-possession, attacking style or take a more cautious, tactical approach for this crucial European night.

“This is the difference between experience and excitement,” Mourinho added. “If he listens, he might have a chance. If not… well, it’ll be the same Arsenal story in Europe again.”

As always, Mourinho’s words come with weight — and it remains to be seen whether Arteta will tweak his tactics or back his philosophy against one of Europe’s deadliest attacks.

One thing’s for sure: The Special One’s watching.