Arsenal stand as the last obstacle between PSG and back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles—a daunting task, but not an impossible one. The Parisians have grown increasingly comfortable facing Premier League sides, often coming out on top in those encounters.

In their semifinal showdown with Bayern Munich, PSG demonstrated remarkable versatility. They won a high-scoring thriller in the first leg, then ground out a disciplined, low-scoring defensive performance in the return. That adaptability makes them a nightmare for any opponent.

For Arsenal, the challenge is clear: they likely can’t afford to get into a shootout. The Gunners managed just two goals across 180 minutes against Atletico Madrid in their semifinal, suggesting they lack the sheer firepower to trade blows with Luis Enrique’s attack. Instead, their path to glory may lie in a more measured approach.

Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has weighed in with blunt advice. “In the Champions League final, they need to think about their defensive ability and strength,” he said. “They need to figure out how, over 90 minutes, they can beat a team that is better than them. Because PSG are better than them—you can’t get away from that. PSG are a better team than Arsenal right now, and they’ve demonstrated that over the last two seasons.”

But Neville also sees a powerful intangible working in Arsenal’s favor: momentum. With the Premier League title seemingly within their grasp, the Gunners are riding a wave of confidence. “Arsenal have got such momentum now,” Neville explained. “They beat Atletico Madrid, watched Man City drop points at Everton, and then won at West Ham in that dramatic way. Winning that way is far more special than winning 3-0. Those types of results build confidence, resilience, and momentum. The Arsenal players should be in dreamland now. They should be unstoppable. Nothing should be able to stop them now.”

For Arsenal fans, the final represents a classic clash of styles: PSG’s firepower versus the Gunners’ grit. And if Neville’s hunch is right, that momentum might just be the edge they need to bring the Champions League trophy home.