Ahead of Arsenal’s next match, Mikel Arteta has urged his players to “give their lives” for a shot at history in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG.
However, their recent Premier League form, dropping 21 points from winning positions, casts doubt on their European hopes.
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Arsenal Next Match: Do-or-Die in Paris
Arsenal’s next match against PSG at Parc des Princes could define their season.
Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, the Gunners must overturn the deficit to reach their first Champions League final since 2006.
Arteta’s message is clear: “When you stand on the precipice of glory, you leave everything on the pitch. This is our moment.”
But the odds are stacked against them. Arsenal will be without key players, including Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, due to injuries.
Despite this, Arteta insists: “The team’s resilience in the first leg—playing with 10 men for 70 minutes—shows we have the spirit to fight.”
Premier League Woes Haunt Arteta’s Men
While Arsenal’s focus is on Europe, their domestic form has alarmed fans.
The Gunners have won just 1 of their last 5 Premier League games, coughing up 21 points from winning positions—the worst tally in their top-flight history.
Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth epitomized their struggles: leading 1-0 at halftime, they conceded twice in the second half.
Arteta admitted: “We’ve been too passive after taking the lead. We need to kill games off.”
With five teams chasing Champions League spots, Arsenal must secure top-four qualification in their final three league matches against Liverpool, Newcastle, and Southampton.
H2H History: PSG’s Revenge Tour
Arsenal and PSG share a storied rivalry, with the French giants avenging their 2024 group-stage defeat in the first leg.
However, Arsenal holds a psychological edge, having never lost to PSG in Paris in competitive fixtures.
Legendary clashes like the 2006 final (lost to Barcelona) and the 2016 UCL group-stage drama (2-2 draw) highlight the stakes.
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes Arsenal can shock PSG: “If they score early, the Parc des Princes crowd will turn. Arteta’s side thrives on pressure.”
Yet optimism persists due to:
✅ Gabriel Jesus' return from suspension
✅ 8 goals scored in Arsenal's last 3 away UCL games
✅ PSG's defensive absences (Hernández suspended, Marquinhos doubtful)
What’s at Stake?
A win for Arsenal would not only book a final date with Barcelona or Inter Milan but also erase decades of European heartache.
Failure, however, risks another trophyless season and questions over Arteta’s reign.
With Arsenal’s next match looming, Arteta’s final message is stark: “This is our chance to rewrite history. Leave nothing behind.”
