Rio Ferdinand has offered his prediction for the upcoming match between PSG and Arsenal. – ‘I’m going to go for…’

Rio Ferdinand has made his prediction regarding the upcoming match between PSG and Arsenal.

He believes that the second leg of the Champions League semi-final will be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to prove themselves.

Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka is facing challenges against PSG, while Ousmane Dembele is poised to assist the French team in their quest for a historic second Champions League final.

Both managers, Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique, are highly motivated, with Arteta aiming to reestablish Arsenal’s dominance in global football and Enrique seeking his second Treble.

Ferdinand has expressed concerns about Arsenal’s lack of a striker, which he feels could give PSG an advantage, allowing them to play aggressively without fear.

He predicts that this could lead to a PSG victory over Arsenal, as they can effectively utilize their attacking strength against a vulnerable defense.

Ferdinand concluded by stating his belief that PSG will advance to the Champions League final.

The analyst expressed his support for Paris Saint-Germain to overcome Arsenal during an episode of Rio Ferdinand Presents on YouTube, stating, ‘My primary concern regarding Arsenal is their lack of a centre-forward.

This Paris Saint-Germain squad can effectively engage in one-on-one matchups at the back, particularly during their offensive plays, which allows them to maintain a numerical advantage further up the field, thereby overwhelming and stifling Arsenal’s efforts.’

He added, ‘With [Lautaro] Martinez unavailable, it’s a significant loss for them, so I am predicting Barcelona will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final as well.’

Mikel Arteta has articulated what Arsenal must do to triumph over PSG. Mikel Merino is optimistic about Arsenal’s prospects against PSG, expressing confidence in the Gunners’ ability to advance following their match at the Emirates Stadium.

However, Rio Ferdinand recalls being part of the Manchester United squad during the last time Arsenal faced a second leg in a Champions League semi-final in 2009, which ended in a 3-1 defeat for Arsenal.

This time, overcoming PSG at the Parc des Princes presents a formidable challenge.

Mikel Arteta recognizes that for his team to prevail against the French powerhouse, they must elevate their performance.

Arteta remarked via HaytersTV, ‘We need to improve consistently week after week.’

He acknowledged, ‘There wasn’t much separating us; we were in sync this evening, and the outcome could have been different if we had made adjustments.’

Arteta concluded, ‘We must be more precise, and we are eager to travel to Paris and accomplish our objectives.’