Arsenal will host Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium, and an expert has proposed a strategy to counter the visitors’ strengths.
Arsenal will look to secure three points as they face Paris Saint-Germain in the second match of the 2024/25 Champions League.
The Gunners come into this match after winning two consecutive games, including victories over Bolton Wanderers and Leicester City. Manager Mikel Arteta has quality players at his disposal, and Arsenal expert Charles Watts has identified Gabriel Martinelli as the ideal player to exploit PSG’s only weakness.
“Arsenal’s threat will come from the flanks, I’m sure of that,” Watts wrote in his Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside.
“Clearly, Bukayo Saka will play an important role, but Gabriel Martinelli performed excellently against Leicester and seems to be regaining his best form.
Martinelli played very well at times in the Champions League last season. You could say his best performances came in the Champions League. And I think Martinelli will have a big role in the upcoming match.
We know how good Achraf Hakimi can be when attacking, and Arsenal will need to keep an eye on him. But Hakimi often leaves space behind him when he goes forward, and that could be perfect for Martinelli to exploit. I think that’s the key for Arsenal to beat PSG,” Charles Watts expressed confidence in Gabriel Martinelli.