Arsenal are in a difficult position as they look to save their season and earn a place in the Champions League final in the next week.
It’s been a tough campaign for the Gunners, with Mikel Arteta battling against injuries and misfortune along the way, with some poor performances in the mix too.
With Liverpool crowned as champions, the Premier League title race is over, with the Champions League being the only beacon of hope that remains.
As it stands, Arsenal are trailing PSG after the semi-final first leg, with a comeback required at the Parc des Princes to turn things around.
They aren’t in the best of form, though, with Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth leaving them without the momentum they would be hoping for.
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Ian Wright slams “soft” Arsenal goals after Bournemouth defeat
Arsenal were far from their best at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening, even despite taking the lead through Declan Rice.
Transfer target Dean Huijsen equalised for Bournemouth before Evanilson found the winner from a set-piece in the final 15 minutes.
There were hints of a handball from the final goal, though a Premier League statement on the VAR call explained the decision to allow it to stand.
It leaves the Gunners nervously looking over their shoulder at Champions League qualification for next season, while Arsenal legend Ian Wright has suggested the players may have their minds elsewhere.
He said on Premier League Productions: “The two goals were soft goals.
“I don’t want to dig the boys out because I know what is coming and I know how much it means to them. But at the same time, you do need to put in a better performance than that.”
While Arsenal fell to defeat, they will want to put it behind them as they look forward to the huge clash with PSG.
Ian Wright believes Arsenal can still beat PSG in Champions League semi-final
While it was a frustrating defeat for Arsenal against Bournemouth, the attention quickly turns to the coming Champions League challenge.
PSG lead 1-0 against Arsenal after the first leg of the semi-final, with a comeback required at the Parc des Princes for a first Champions League final appearance since 2006.
With recent form suggesting the side may not be in the best shape to do so, Wright has given a succinct prediction of the match.
When asked if Arsenal can turn things around against PSG, Wright simply responded: “Yes, they can.”
It shows the confidence in the current group that they are capable of producing, even in difficult moments.
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