Rio Ferdinand Predicts PSG vs Arsenal Clash: "They'll Get Smoked"

The ex-Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand thinks that Arsenal possess what it takes to join Paris Saint-Germain and secure their spot in the Champions League final.

The Gunners travel to Paris looking to overturn a A 1-0 deficit from the initial match. Ousmane Dembélé's quick strike at the Emirates Stadium puts Arsenal under pressure, necessitating a victory within regular time to secure their spot in the final.

PSG have already dumped out Liverpool and Aston Villa on their way to the final four and are heavy favourites to win the competition for the first time in their history.

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However, Ferdinand maintains that if any team can overturn the semi-final match, it’s Arsenal. He stated this in the newest installment of his series. podcast , he said: "If there is a team who can go to PSG and win, it's Arsenal. I don’t think it’s about ability at this stage, I think it’s about mentality and belief.

In Bukayo Saka, they have a game-changer who has the ability to alter the course of the match entirely. That's certainly promising, yet without the proper mentality, they could be overwhelmed, believe me.

The issue for Arsenal is that Paris Saint-Germain are a strong side; I don’t believe they're unbeatable, but they have consistently shown themselves as the top team in the UEFA Champions League.

“If you’re a football purist, you want the two most attacking and free teams in the final. PSG and Barcelona are the two most attacking and free teams in terms of letting their attacking players just go.

I believe this would create an astonishing show and plunge us into a new phase where coaches become even more aggressive. In terms of approach, Luis Enrique and Hansi Flick might be the ones to watch, rather than Pep Guardiola, who has excelled during such a remarkable period.