Rio Ferdinand delivers huge PSG vs Arsenal Champions League prediction

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that Arsenal have what it takes to go to Paris Saint-Germain and book their place in the Champions League final.

The Gunners travel to Paris looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Ousmane Dembele's early goal at the Emirates Stadium means Arsenal must win inside 90 minutes to have a chance of qualifying for 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.

However, Ferdinand has insisted if any team is capable of turning the semi-final tie around, it's Arsenal. Speaking on the latest edition of his 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’ve got a matchwinner who can turn the game on its head. There’s positives there but if the mindset isn’t right, they will get smoked, I’m telling you.

“The problem for Arsenal is PSG are a proper team, I don’t think they’re invincible but they’ve been the best team in the 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 think that would make for an unbelievable spectacle and throw us into a different cycle where managers attack more. Luis Enrique and Hansi Flick could be the managers to follow in terms of their philosophy instead of Pep Guardiola who has been great at it in a great era.”

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