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Arsenal and PSG set for semi-final showdown

Arsenal take on PSG tonight in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, as Mikel Arteta seeks to lead the Gunners to a first European Cup in the club’s long history.

Arsenal may have fallen short in the Premier League title race but they have been England’s best side in Europe this season, and they stand on the verge of history after knocking out Real Madrid so convincingly in the last round. Thomas Partey is suspended and Gabriel remains injured but otherwise Arteta has a strong XI to call upon.

But Paris Saint-Germain have been arguably the best side in the Champions League so far and their fast flowing football under Luis Enrique presents a whole new challenge. Arsenal must finds ways to contain the attacking threat of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele and wonderkid Desire Doue to reach the final for the first time since 2006.

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Who will win tonight’s Champions League semi-final first leg?

Arsenal have home advantage but PSG are a surging force who seem on track to lift the European title for the first time.

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Mike Jones29 April 2025 17:09

'Arsenal are not favourites to lift trophy'

Arsenal are ranked third favourites to win the trophy, according to most bookies, with Barcelona and PSG marginally ahead.

Asked whether Arsenal should be considered favourites to lift Europe's most prestigious club trophy this year, Arteta met reality head-on.

"When you look at the history, no, because we've never done it," he said. "Hopefully, if someone believes we can do it it's because of the performances and what is the team transmitting against big opposition."

Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2025 17:02

PSG team news

Luis Enrique is not thought to have any fresh concerns to consider when naming his PSG side. The French capital club have added January signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to their squad since a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal during the league phase of the competition.

Lawrence Ostlere29 April 2025 15:32

Arsenal v PSG

A place in the Champions League final is on the line as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain battle over two legs, starting this evening at the Emirates Stadium.

Fresh from two famous European nights against Real Madrid, Mikel Arteta’s side will be full of confidence as they begin the last-four encounter.

With an alternative destination for the Premier League title now certain, Arsenal can throw full focus on to this competition as they seek the continental crown that eludes them.

They face a tough test against a transformed PSG side that showed glimpses of their brilliance against Aston Villa in the last eight despite a second-leg wobble.