Arteta's side, currently second in the Premier League behind champions Liverpool, will finish without any silverware this term but Spurs, who have had a dismal domestic campaign and sit 17th, have ended the season on a high with a European trophy.
"They are (Europa League) champions and when you get to that you have to do a lot of things right. I think they're going through a season with a lot of obstacles and difficulties. And they have, at the end... a beautiful moment," Arteta said.
But asked at a press conference on Thursday which of the two teams have had a better season, Arteta avoided a direct comparison between Tottenham and his own side.
"I don't like to compare with other teams. I need to analyse my team, that's my job," said the Spaniard, who led Arsenal to the Champions League semi-finals where they were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month.
Arteta said a team should not be judged solely on their trophy count in a season, citing the example of his own side, who have never won the Champions League and have not lifted the Premier League trophy since 2003/04.
"Where is the joy then? Because then if I have to analyse ourselves ... we have failed the last 20 years in the Premier League and we have failed in all our history in the Champions League," Arteta said.
"Who are we then? Where is our brand, where is our club... where is our value, our way of playing? Where are the moments that we lived together with our people?"
Arteta said Arsenal, who have conceded only 33 league goals so far this season, seven fewer than Liverpool, were motivated to finish with the best defensive record in the top flight as they end their campaign at relegated Southampton on Sunday.
"We want to have as many points as possible. We still want to achieve the best defensive record ... finish the season on a high," he added.
ntkztheeartist
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jesus christ, we're never winning any trophies any time soon are we?
cooperator
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is to proud of himself that's why he brings shame ata
cooperator
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then it's whats???
KeronKush
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Trophies are the only way to measure "success". All the other variables mentioned measures "progress".
faaaelru
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That statement is only for failures
Baoaensyz
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you all I'm the comments are delusional talking shit I prefer the season arsenal had semi finals champions league 2nd premier league don't want to finish no 17th in no league and let's fave facts the teams in europa league aren't good like no team in the premier leagueif it was the same format where the third best team in the champions league went to europa league none spurs or man utd would not be in the finals and that's facts so they should win it they have no excuse not to
nowbdipuy
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see mumu Arteta
jaffalovers13
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Arsenal board should get Postecoglu as he always win. a trophy o in. his 2nd season
ange will say no thanks im a winner not a clown
jaffalovers13
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Arsenal board should get Postecoglu as he always win. a trophy o in. his 2nd season
he will say no thanks arsenal is worse
teyabmorsz
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Artetha is comfortable sitting in 2nd position and not winning trophies it’s obvious why they are gooner😂😂😂
jaffalovers13
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what a clown, and what do you use? number of dribbling? number of shots? or number of times you are second?
mainly corners
TheOddOne
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Shame on Arteta for never had a chance of winning a trophy or any trophies avail for him
dacblnorsu
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what a clown, and what do you use? number of dribbling? number of shots? or number of times you are second?
dougiefresh
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Arsenal board should get Postecoglu as he always win. a trophy o in. his 2nd season
Siabcelz
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Finishing runners-up is a better way of measuring success Wow . The total sum up of delusional Arsenal . Wait for the Netflix drama series "Gooners Deluded " coming soon.
Zeyceilpsu
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i dont understand why arsenal board still keep him😂😂😂
wimlmpru
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trying to console himself and Amorim
vosacdelmt
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Come to Chelsea, Real Madrid, you will understand that trophy is the reason you are being hired.
my-blood-is-red
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So tell me what are the things to measure success hun
kingp_2873
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What a poor response from Arteta coz trophies is what a club is measured by especially the big clubs. He should pack up and look for a mid table club if he is not worried about winning trophies
darlynton2012
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Arteta; you are too stubborn. That’s your biggest weakness. For 3 seasons in a row it was very evident you needed number 9 but you never went for one except ceaseless speculations upon speculations and preferring to rely on Gabriel Jesus despite is frequent injury troubles. Under your watchful eyes clubs like Newcastle, Forrest and even Villa have caught up with you because they improved their team in the past 3 years. Don’t buy a striker this summer and see if you will even be in top 5 next season.
ritcestuyz
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What a success with an empty cabinet 🤣🤣
yutacilrst
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sack him fast
Chafoh
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It is true that trophies are not the only way to measure success, but they are the most visible way to measure success. Trophies make fans happier than any other indicator. For the big and ambitious clubs, all other indicators point to trophies. I hope Arteta understands Arsenal are a massive club.
lepceipruy
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Specialists in failures
Idintcareatall
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Zelensky should hire him to do comedy together
BLIMAN1974
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ofcourse but who will remember losers 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
ooh, a lot of people will. [Crylaugh]
Headboy61
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ofcourse but who will remember losers 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣