Arsenal (left) faces an extremely difficult task - Photo: Reuters
In the first leg, Arsenal lost 0-1 to PSG at home. Their task is now even more difficult as they travel to their opponent's stadium. These past few days have truly been the worst period for Arsenal fans.
Reaching the Champions League semi-finals is a proud achievement. But the 0-1 defeat against PSG in the first leg leaves Arsenal in a clear position of ending the season empty-handed. For a team that has invested half a billion euros in the transfer market over the past three years, going trophyless season after season is something no one wants.
Not only that, but even a seemingly secure top 5 position in the Premier League is now in jeopardy for Arsenal. This is because they have only won 1 of their last 5 Premier League matches. Now, manager Arteta and his team are facing two pressures simultaneously: a comeback victory in the Champions League and securing their place in the Premier League.
The task ahead of tomorrow morning will obviously be more difficult. The defeat in the first leg could have been even worse if PSG had capitalized on their opportunities. It was a game where the "Gunners" were convincingly defeated, as their midfield failed to dominate their opponents, even though PSG deliberately ceded possession at the Emirates Stadium. In the second leg, the "King of France" will naturally play with a different mindset.
Arsenal have virtually no advantage in this match. Besides playing away from home, they are missing at least five players. Not to mention that several other key players like Odegaard, Timber, and Calafiori are also uncertain to be fit enough to start.
In contrast, PSG only have one player with injury problems: Dembele. However, Whoscored believes that the French striker will regain his best form and start the match.
The only remaining basis for Arsenal's hopes of a comeback is the return of Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian midfielder was suspended for the first leg, leaving Arsenal's midfield at a disadvantage.
Partey's return not only strengthened Arsenal's midfield but also created an opportunity for Merino to play as a striker. The Spanish midfielder has proven to be very adept at playing as a center forward.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/duong-cung-cua-arsenal-20250507102923727.htm
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