Theo Walcott believes one strange superstition could be about to fire Arsenal to Champions League glory

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Arsenal are gearing up for their first Champions League semi-final in 16 years.

Mikel Merino and Ben White were back in training and both make the matchday squad with Merino partnering Declan Rice in midfield.

Leandro Trossard plays in the false nine role with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli hoping to provide the service from the flanks.

Luis Enrique is expecting a close tie between the two sides and Arsenal fans may be looking for positive omens with the nerves building, Theo Walcott may just have found one.

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Theo Walcott believes in Arsenal Champions League superstition

Speaking on Amazon Prime Video’s pre-match coverage of Arsenal v PSG in the Champions League semi-final, Walcott believes the Gunners can take inspiration from the the women’s side success.

Walcott stated: “I believe in it straight away [superstition that Arsenal can reach two UCL finals]. I think it’s one of those where the women’s team have shown, to come out to a game like this and get a result.

“Which, again, you don’t really expect that at times, but it just shows the level of the club and what they want to achieve, and they’ve set the standard.

“I think tonight is the time to create more history as well for the men’s team. They’re inspiring so many kids around the globe. It’s incredible, but look, one job done, another tonight.”

Arsenal’s women side to face Barcelona in Champions League final

Mikel Arteta is hoping to make it a Gunners double in Champions League finals following Rene Slegers side’s incredible performance in Lyon.

Arsenal went into the clash 2-1 down from the first leg at the Emirates Stadium but goals from Mariona Caldentey, Alessio Russo and Caitlin Foord, alongside an own goal secured their place in the final.

The Gunners now face the might of Barcelona in the final and there could yet be a complete repeat of that final in the men’s competition.

If Arsenal can exploit PSG’S set piece weakness that could be one way to edge what will be a nervy and tense tie as history awaits.