Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has sent a clear message to Arsenal before its Champions League final against PSG, with Luis Enrique's team set to be the favorite
23:01, 06 May 2026
Steven Gerrard on TNT Sports.
Steven Gerrard on TNT Sports.(Image: TNT Sports)
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard says PSG will be big favorites when the Champions League final comes around at the end of the month — but he has backed Arsenal to give Luis Enrique's men a good game in Budapest.
PSG edged past Bayern Munich in that semi-final, a day after Arsenal had knocked out Atletico Madrid. Last season's winner hammered Inter Milan in the showpiece game a year ago, but Gerrard is expecting the Gunners — who could be Premier League champions by then — to give them a much closer battle.
"I know more than anyone else that an underdog can win this final," Gerrard said live on TNT Sports. "I played against the AC Milan side [in 2005].
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"We spoke about it, and it was a mismatch in terms of individuality, and collectively, they were much better. But anything can happen in a final. They are playing against a high-quality team.
"They are playing against an elite manager. Arsenal will have to be the best version of themselves for the full game. Every single player is going to have to turn up.
"Of course, they have a chance. I think they will be the underdogs, which might suit them. But if they can win the Premier League, it will give them immense belief and confidence going in.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of PSG during the Champions League game against Bayern Munich.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of PSG during the Champions League game against Bayern Munich.(Image: Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)
"I think they have to use the physicality and the size and make every set piece count. They have to take PSG to where they don't want to go and make it uncomfortable for them, but they've certainly got a chance."
Arsenal has three games left in the Premier League before it takes on PSG — West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace.
Win those matches and it will be guaranteed to finish ahead of Manchester City after Pep Guardiola's men could only draw with Everton on Monday.
"Arsenal have a chance, without question," Owen Hargreaves said. "That defense and that goalkeeper, they are brilliant. Declan Rice is brilliant and in a one-off game, they can do it.
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"This PSG can attack or defend and then hit you on the counter. They have got different ways of doing it. PSG will be more attacking than they were against Bayern but this is a different Arsenal now.
"The last three or four weeks, they really believe now. With Bukayo Saka coming back with some big goals and some big moments... they have a chance. They just have to believe, Arsenal."
Liverpool.com says: PSG will be the overwhelming favorite. It will be fascinating to see how it goes up against a robust Arsenal team and how easily its attackers can carve through Mikel Arteta's defense. If anyone can open the Gunners up, it is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue and co.