Owen: Arsenal Can Shock PSG In Champions League Final

Former England striker Michael Owen has expressed confidence that Arsenal can upset Paris Saint-Germain in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, following their recent Premier League triumph.

Owen pointed out that although PSG appears to have a stronger squad on paper, Arsenal’s physical presence and defensive solidity could prove overwhelming for the French champions.

Speaking in a chat with the Premier League website, Owen said Arsenal could take advantage of set‑pieces and dominate physically, adding that PSG would be “unprepared for what’s hit them.”

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“They’ve got a chance! I think PSG are a better team, but I tell you what, they won’t have come up against anything like this Arsenal team,” Owen told the Premier League website.

“Once they line up alongside them, see the size of them, once they get a corner and see the blocking and the pushing. PSG won’t be used to marking players like that, being bombarded like that, they won’t know what’s hit them! They need to not give any set‑plays away, that’s Arsenal’s best chance, especially against PSG. They’re a good defensive, solid team, they’re not going to prize open teams necessarily.”

“But I tell you what, if they can make it a physical game, Paris won’t fancy this. They won’t be licking their lips against Arsenal.”