Arsenal face a tough task in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Paris St-Germain. Despite a 1-0 home defeat in the first leg, Mikel Arteta's side retained a glimmer of hope following Mikel Merino's claim that the tie remains in the balance. PSG dominated the early stages, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the opening goal in the fourth minute. However, Arsenal grew into the game, with Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard having good opportunities, and the Gunners had a higher expected goal ratio and more shots on target. One of the biggest challenges for Arteta was the absence of Thomas Partey through suspension, with his return in midfield expected to provide more solidity and structure. PSG finished their unbeaten Ligue 1 title campaign with a loss to Nice, but Arsenal can take positives from their ability to beat PSG 2-0 in the league stage and their impressive away form in the Champions League. Dembele's fitness is a question mark for PSG, and if he is unable to start the second leg, Arsenal will have a significant advantage.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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