Thierry Henry sends PSG warning to Arsenal ahead of Champions League final | OneFootball

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Thierry Henry has warned Arsenal that Paris Saint-Germain “can kill you in both ways” ahead of the Champions League final.

In a rematch of last season’s semi-final, the Gunners and PSG will lock horns in Budapest on May 30 for the right to be crowned champions of Europe.

For PSG , it’s a chance to retain the trophy they won in convincing and stylish fashion a year ago - thumping Inter Milan 5-0 in the final - while Arsenal are bidding to win the competition for the first time ever.

Luis Enrique’s side were impressive over two legs against Bayern Munich, winning 6-5 on aggregate and Henry believes it will be difficult for Arsenal in the final having watched the holders demonstrate their attacking and defensive prowess in the semi-finals.

"We’re not at the level of those guys yet so you have to be humble with it. I’m so happy we’re in the final, let’s see what we can do against this team because that’s an outstanding team.

"Stay in your lane, we’re not here to pick and choose, let’s just hope we can beat PSG, but it’s going to be very difficult.

It is back-to-back Champions League finals for PSG

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"I woke up with a smile this morning because it’s been 20 years since we got to the final.

"To be in a position to compete for the Premier League, it’s been 22 years since we won it that as well.

"We still haven’t lost in Europe and we’re not conceding many goals, that has to count for something. PSG though will have the experience of winning it and they won’t have any fear.

"Hopefully we go there and be brave but we have to beat the defending champions so it won’t be easy, we know that.

"I’m usually not too nervous but I think I will be nervous for that final because they could do something I couldn’t do myself.

We still haven’t lost in Europe and we’re not conceding many goals, that has to count for something

Thierry Henry on Arsenal reaching Champions League final

"You want your team to win and experience that. Hopefully it’s going to happen but look at how PSG played tonight, they can kill you in both ways, by scoring more goals than you and by neutralising you.

"The best team on the night and in the tie won and they went about it in a different way against Bayern.

"They have everything they need but Arsenal have been resilient and when we do create we score goals. It will be difficult but let’s see."