Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has expressed his disappointment at missing out on the Premier League title for the third consecutive season.
The Gunners have finished second in the last two seasons to Manchester City, and they are also behind Liverpool this season to extend their Premier League title drought.
Arteta congratulated Liverpool for winning their 20th Premier League title.
He said: “I understand that (Liverpool) is a team that is being more consistent and they have a lot of ingredients that you need to win it, but it’s very painful.
“We have so much to play for still in the two competitions, Premier League and Champions League.”
Arteta also confirmed that Kai Havertz will be available for selection before the end of the season.
Havertz has been out injured since February following a hamstring surgery while Jorginho sustained a hip injury in April.
Arteta said: “If everything goes the way it’s going at the moment and the way it’s planned, I think Havertz will have a chance to play a few games here in the season.
“Jorginho is still out. Jorginho’s got a bit more complicated than expected. Thankfully, he’s fine, he’s feeling good, he’s recovering well.”
The Gunners will take on Bournemouth on Saturday evening, and Arteta has reserved praises for Andoni Iraola’s side.
Arsenal have won just one out of their last four matches in the Premier League as they shift attention to the Champions League.
