Thierry Henry issues verdict on Arsenal's Champions League chances after PSG loss | OneFootball

The Gunners legend admits PSG were “far superior” to the Gunners

Verdict: Thierry Henry

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Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal, after just four minutes, but the game saw chances for both teams. Mikel Merino had an equaliser ruled out for offside, while Gianluigi Donnarumma was called upon to deny Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli.

Henry was disappointed with what he saw from his former side, who were competing in their first Champions League semi-final since 16 years. But believe he saw signs of hope which the Gunners can cling on to.

"There is another tie," he said on CBS Sports Golazo. "You never know what's gonna happen.

"PSG were far superior in this game, so a lot needs to be changed in order for Arsenal to make sure that they can beat PSG over [in Paris]. It's going be a different ball game.

"But as soon as [Ousmane] Dembele came off tonight, PSG dropped a bit more. It was easier for Arsenal to put pressure because Dembele wasn't coming and getting the ball.

"But, yeah, like I said, you're still in the tie. Anything can happen."

Arsenal head to Paris next Wednesday for the seocnd leg of their semi-final tie. The winner will face the victor between Inter Milan and Barcelona.