PSG vs Arsenal Champions League Final Predictions: Key Players and Scores
PSG vs Arsenal Champions League Final Predictions

Arsenal face European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final with a glorious double on the line for Mikel Arteta's side. After jubilant scenes at Selhurst Park and around Emirates Stadium, minds are focused on this colossal game in Budapest.

Match Preview

The Gunners have a tough task ahead against Luis Enrique's side, who are looking to go back-to-back after thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 in last year's final. Arsenal boast a steely defence, but PSG's attacking options, including Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Champions League player of the season Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, make for a fascinating contest.

Who Will Lift the Champions League?

Miguel Delaney, chief football writer: Arsenal. They pose challenges in team structure that PSG haven't faced this season. Physicality could be key. 1-0.

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Richard Jolly, senior football correspondent: Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal's unbeaten record makes them the best team so far, but PSG can reach another level when they peak, as in last year's final. 2-1.

Jack Rathborn, sports editor: Arsenal. Containing Dembele is vital to preventing PSG's momentum. Confidence is sky-high after the Premier League title, and Arteta's side won't be overwhelmed. 1-0.

Kieran Jackson, senior sports writer: Arsenal. If Arteta stays bold with his selection, a 1-0 victory via a set-piece is likely.

Alex Pattle, sports writer: PSG. A closely-contested game, tense and open. 2-1, with Arsenal equalising but suffering late disappointment.

Key Player in Budapest

MD: Gabriel Magalhaes. A gut feeling he scores the set-piece winner; he missed last year's semi-final.

RJ: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Brilliant and arguably the best player in knockout stages. Arsenal's right-back uncertainty could favour the Georgian.

JR: Ousmane Dembele. The Ballon d'Or winner's style and intelligence could crack Arsenal's defence. His movement may create gaps for PSG.

KJ: Declan Rice. If he dominates midfield, breaking up play and creating chances, Arsenal have a chance.

AP: Kvaratskhelia. Arsenal may neutralise one of Kvaratskhelia or Dembele but fail to limit the other; Kvaratskhelia will be more dangerous.

Bold Predictions

MD: Arsenal will quieten PSG's raucous attack; PSG will press frantically.

RJ: Arsenal will try to score from a set-piece.

JR: Piero Hincapie will lock down Desire Doue, giving him a different final taste after his player-of-the-match performance last year.

KJ: Bukayo Saka or Declan Rice will suffer an injury, echoing Liverpool's 2018 final before a World Cup.

AP: David Raya gets sent off like Jens Lehmann 20 years ago, costing Arsenal the European Cup.

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