Wenger Backs Arsenal to Win 2026 Champions League Final as He Calls PSG Clash 50-50
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Updated · Arsenal.com · May 29
Wenger Backs Arsenal to Win 2026 Champions League Final as He Calls PSG Clash 50-50
9 articles · Updated · Arsenal.com · May 29
Arsène Wenger said he would bet on Arsenal to beat Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final, even while calling the match a 50-50 contest.
The former manager argued Arsenal’s edge lies in clean-sheet strength, set pieces and efficiency, saying a 1-0 lead would suit a side built to defend strongly.
Wenger framed the final as a chance to finish unfinished business after Arsenal lost the 2006 final to Barcelona in Paris, saying the missing trophy belongs at Emirates Stadium.
He also said Mikel Arteta has the authority, focus and tactical grounding to handle the occasion, backing his former captain to keep the team relaxed and united.
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