LOSS Champions League Semi Final 2nd Leg: PSG (1) 2 vs 1 Arsenal (0) | Wednesday May 7th | KO: 20:00 BST | TNT Sports

Paris Saint-Germain welcome Arsenal to the Parc des Princes for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on wednesday. PSG come into the match with a narrow 1-0 lead, thanks to Ousmane Dembélé’s early goal in the first leg at the Emirates.

Both teams suffered recent setbacks in their domestic leagues—PSG were beaten by Strasbourg, while Arsenal lost to Bournemouth. With a spot in the final against either Barcelona or Inter Milan on the line, everything is at stake.

Arsenal are dealing with significant injuries. Jurrien Timber is doubtful, and other key players like Gabriel and Havertz are also sidelined. Although Thomas Partey being after suspended for the first due to a moronic yellow card in Arsenal’s quarter final victory over Madrid is a welcome boost.

PSG have injury issues of their own. Dembélé, who scored the winner in the first leg, may miss the match due to a hamstring problem. The team is also without Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, and Gonçalo Ramos although they're likely to play little or no part if available.
Saka will be the key for Arsenal if they're to have the slightest hope of a comeback.

The little *****, Ødegaard has been in horrendous form but Mikel Arteta will still inexplicably rely on him for creativity.

With Arsenal dealing with injuries plus key players being out of form, PSG come into the second leg with a huge advantage from the first leg, especially with Arsenal's malaise in attack but Arsenal have the quality to force extra time—or even an outright comeback.


Predicted Lineup

Prediction

PSG 0-1 Arsenal

Penalty shootout
PSG 2-4 Arsenal

 

[A_G]

Penalty shootout

 

[Riou]

We aren't winning a penalty shootout v them, plus wouldn't want to put Saka through that pressure again with who's in goal for them (plus it being away will be a nightmare)

We can do it to be honest, got another classic "close but so far" Arteta moment written all over it though, don't think the team has it in them personally.

Heart says 2-0 to Arsenal, head says 2-1 PSG.

 

[Nunowoolmez]

When I see @Oxeki return to matchday threads ...

 

[A_G]

close but so far"

Heart days 2-0

You hitting the sauce already?

 

[Riou]

You hitting the sauce already?

"They can't hrt me if I already drunk..."

 

[Riou]

When I see @Oxeki return to matchday threads ...

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Arteta turning to Ox to save the day like...

 

[Diesel]

Don't start ode if you want to score a goal

 

[Preacher]

You can't win against PSG away with captain Midgaard serving 2/10 performances.

Although I still have slim hope but it is probably fool's hope.

 

[HighburyHigh]

2 - 0 Arsenal aet.

 

[Gooner Zig]

I hope we win

 

[BaZZe]

Since everyone including our own fanbase have already written us off I think we'll win. We beat Madrid when no one expected us to.

 

[A_G]

 

[OnlyOne]

So wise, so intelligent and elegant. Insightful manager. I miss him.

 

[Diesel]

The boss always so well spoken.

 

[boxerumble]

Such a strange season and I’m afraid it’s gonna be curtains after this one. Hard to be optimistic after watching our tepid performances lately. Even saliba is making at least one mistake a game that causes frustrations.

Good run but I think PSG win this 2-0 or 2-1

 

[lamby22]

Has Keys got a chin? Or has it just merged into his neck? Hard to believe Wenger is 75 years old, looks younger than both Gray and Keys. And he still looks so soave.

 

[A_G]

Has Keys got a chin? Or has it just merged into his neck?

He might need another procedure after the last one:

 

[James Bond]

He might need another procedure after the last one:
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[HollandGooner]

White starting is a big worry for me he hasnt look like he is fully fit which is understandable after such a long time out. I just want our players to absolutely give 500% in this match thats all i am asking for and hope we get to the finals and win a damn prize.