Champions League: Arsenal vs PSG Preview

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UEFA Champions League: Arsenal vs PSG live

Preview: Arsenal vs PSG

On Tuesday evening at 7:00pm GMT, Arsenal and PSG will face off in a highly anticipated Champions League matchup at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners managed to earn a point against Atalanta BC in their opening match, while PSG also had a stroke of luck in their 1-0 win over Girona on match day one.

Mikel Arteta speaks during a press conference at Sobha Realty Training Centre ahead of the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match.
Mikel Arteta speaks during a press conference at Sobha Realty Training Centre ahead of the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match.

Arsenal conceded a last-minute equalizer in a thrilling draw against title contenders Manchester City, but bounced back by scoring two late goals to defeat Leicester 4-2 on Saturday. Arteta aims to carry this positive energy into the Champions League after a goalless draw with Atalanta in their first match, which was highlighted by David Raya’s remarkable double save that kept the score level. Arsenal has a strong chance of continuing this momentum, as they have remained unbeaten at the Emirates Stadium since January and have lost only once in their last seven home games against Ligue 1 teams.

David Raya during a training session ahead of the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match.
David Raya during a training session ahead of the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match.

Paris Saint-Germain could be a challenging opponent for the Gunners, as Luis Enrique’s team is unbeaten so far (winning 6 and drawing 1). Unlike their hosts, PSG won their opening match, scoring late to defeat Girona and secure what could be a crucial three points, especially since they have lost their last three matches in England. Additionally, all of their last four away losses in any competition have occurred in the UEFA Champions League, suggesting a difficult night may lie ahead for Enrique’s squad who will also be without Ousmane Dembele due to Enrique excluding him from the squad for this matchup.

Luis Enrique speaks during a press conference ahead of the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match.
Luis Enrique speaks during a press conference ahead of the Arsenal vs PSG UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match.

Head-to-head

Arsenal has not lost to PSG in their last four encounters, securing two victories and two draws. The latest match took place in July 2018 during the International Champions Cup, where Arsenal triumphed with a score of 5-1.

Prediction

Although Barcola has done an excellent job so far this season, facing the Gunners at the Emirates presents a whole new challenge for the PSG attack. They were quite lucky to win against Girona. With Enrique still missing a reliable striker in the number nine role, PSG could struggle against Arsenal, who might only require a single set-piece to defeat the French champions and secure their first points in the Champions League on their second try.

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