Arteta says Arsenal tired ‘in another world’ to PSG and Bayern Munich

collectively, ArsenalThe starting XI for their Champions League semi-final first leg has played 32,508 minutes this season – more than any of their opponents in the competition.

Atletico’s starting XI drew 31,701, compared to Bayern’s 31,522 and PSG’s 29,968.

Premier League and La Liga teams play 38 home matches per season, while Bundesliga and Ligue 1 teams play 34 home matches as their leagues consist of 18 teams.

The Gunners’ David Raya (4,140), Martin Zubimendi (4,096), Declan Rice (4,002) and William Saliba (3,774) were in the top five in terms of minutes played this season among the four starting line-ups.

For example, Rice has played 359 more minutes than England team-mate Harry Kane this season – the equivalent of almost four matches.

“The quality of the two teams (PSG and Bayern) and especially the individual quality of the players, I’ve never seen anything like that,” added Arteta.

“But when I see the amount of minutes and the freshness of those players, I’m not surprised.

“How many players were available (for PSG and Bayern)? They are all at their best. That is the most important thing.”