Arsenal Knocked Out Champions League Semi-Final by PSG

Arsenal's Champions League campaign ended in disappointment after a 2-1 second-leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain, culminating in a 3-1 aggregate defeat that extended the club's silverware drought to five years. Key issues cited include poor squad planning, particularly the lack of a traditional centre forward, which pundit Chris Sutton criticized as a blunder that Arsenal must own. Thomas Partey’s performance was notably subpar, with his defensive errors directly contributing to both PSG goals, leading to calls for the club to consider letting him go. Despite Arsenal's spirited display and moments of dominance, PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was formidable, and a missed opportunity by Bukayo Saka late in the game effectively ended Arsenal's hopes. Former players and pundits highlighted Arsenal's inexperience at this stage of the competition, with Paul Merson suggesting they were fortunate to reach the semi-finals and emphasizing the psychological pressure on the team. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s rivals Tottenham Hotspur are poised to potentially achieve more success this season by advancing in the Europa League, underscoring the challenges Arsenal face in reclaiming silverware.