The Champions League final is just hours away, and former Arsenal players are making their predictions ahead of what could be one of the most memorable nights in the club’s history.
Arsenal face PSG in Budapest tonight, looking to become European champions for the first time.
One former fan favourite has now shared his prediction, but he doesn’t think 90 minutes will be enough to settle it.
Jack Wilshere, speaking via Lloyd Canfield on TikTok, backed Arsenal to lift the trophy but predicted a dramatic conclusion.
“They’re going to win 2-1 after extra time,” Wilshere said.
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Of course, PSG are the reigning champions and arrive as favourites, but Arsenal have the defensive resilience and the collective spirit to take the game deep.
Wilshere clearly believes the Gunners have enough to edge it when it matters most.
Mikel Arteta will have plenty of options from the bench too should it run beyond 90 minutes, especially following the returns of Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino.
PSG will have strong substitutes as well, particularly Bradley Barcola who has been linked with a summer move to Arsenal.
Wilshere joins fellow former Gunners player Ian Wright among those who are confident Arsenal can get the job done.
That confidence has transmitted to the team too, with Kai Havertz fully believing they will beat PSG.
Wilshere says he’s “buzzing” for the game and confirmed he will be attending the final in Budapest.
For a player whose injury struggles prevented him from being part of the story he always dreamed of, watching his former club compete for the Champions League trophy will be a special occasion.
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