Arteta backs Arsenal to overturn UCL’s semi-final 1-0 loss to PSG

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Arteta also admitted that he’ll need to make some adjustments in the second leg of the Champions League tie in Paris

By Kehinde Okeowo  

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has claimed his players are capable of overturning the 1-0 defeat they suffered in the hands of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and reach the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final.

The North London club trail ahead of the second leg in the French capital, Paris  next Wednesday.

Ousmane Dembélé stunned the Emirates when he swept home the winner inside the opening four minutes.

Mikel Merino saw his goal early in the second half ruled out for offside, while PSG substitute Gonçalo Ramos hit David Raya’s crossbar in the closing minutes.

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Speaking to reporters after the encounter, Arteta insisted the tie is not  yet over, adding that his team can win in Paris. 

He, however, admitted that he’ll need to make some adjustments in the second leg of the UCL tie.

He said, “We have to go to Paris and win the game, and we are more than capable of doing it.

“If you want to win the Champions League final, you have to do something special, and we are going to have to do something special in Paris to be there. We still have a lot of chances to be in that final.

“We will surely make some adjustments, and depending on the context of the game, we will make more adjustments.”