Champions League: PSG vs. Arsenal Picks — Limp Gunners to Fall to Semi-Final Defeat in Paris? (May 7)

Arsenal will be hoping to make history in the Champions League on Wednesday, as they bid to reach their second European Cup final.

However, the odds will be stacked against Mikel Arteta’s side following a 1-0 home defeat in the first leg last week. The only goal of the game was scored inside five minutes, as Ousmane Dembele netted the eventual winner.

PSG will feel as though they should have put the tie to bed at the Emirates Stadium, as they missed a number of glorious opportunities to double their lead. But, could those missed chances come back to haunt the Parisians?

Odds

PSG Chasing Successive Wins Over Gunners

PSG ended their long wait for a win against Arsenal in the first leg in London last week.

The victory means that the Parisians have now beaten four English teams in the Champions League this season. Meanwhile, the Gunners have lost their previous two matches in France.

PSG vs. Arsenal Key Stats

• Only two teams have reached the Champions League final following a home defeat in the first leg.
• PSG have recorded wins in three of their last four home matches, netting a staggering 14 goals across the victories that they have recorded.

PSG Team News

Ousmane Dembele is a slight doubt for the return leg against Arsenal. Meanwhile, Nordi Mukiele and Kang-In Lee are both set to miss out on the crucial Champions League clash.

Possible Lineup

G. Donnarumma (GK); A. Hakimi, Marquinhos, W. Pacho, N. Mendes, F. Ruiz, Vitinha, J. Neves, D. Doue, G. Ramos, K. Kvaratskhelia

Arsenal Team News

Arteta will still be without a number of first-team stars for this return leg. Kai Havertz, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, and Gabriel Jesus are all out for the remainder of the season.

Possible Lineup

D. Raya (GK); J. Timber, K. Kwior, W. Saliba. M. Lewis-Skelly, M. Odegaard, D. Rice, M. Merino, B. Saka, L. Trossard, G. Martinelli

PSG vs. Arsenal Picks

Arsenal have given themselves a mountain to climb following a home defeat against PSG last week.

PSG have been in dominant form in home matches recently, having recorded wins in three of their last four matches. Arsenal will ensure that they remain in the game for as long as possible, but we expect PSG to progress with a victory to nil.