BREAKING NEWS ‼️: “Arsenal will qualify but only if Arteta changes this”: Pep Guardiola backs Arsenal to knock out PSG on one condition.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has made a bold prediction ahead of a potential Champions League showdown between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The Spaniard, widely regarded as one of the greatest football minds of the modern era, believes the Gunners can eliminate the French giants — but only if manager Mikel Arteta makes a key tactical adjustment.
Speaking in a recent interview, Guardiola praised Arsenal’s progress under Arteta and said, “They have the quality, the energy, and the belief. But there’s one detail that could make all the difference.” According to Guardiola, Arsenal’s pressing game needs refinement — not in intensity, but in timing and structure.
“If Mikel adjusts their pressing shape — especially when out of possession in the midfield — then it’s over for PSG. Trust me,” Pep insisted. “You can’t give space to Mbappé and Dembele, and Arsenal sometimes push too high without cover. Fix that, and they dominate.”
The former mentor of Arteta, Guardiola has always supported his protégé’s journey and sees Arsenal as one of the rising forces in Europe. He believes the London club’s tactical discipline and work rate make them serious contenders — if they’re smart.
Arteta, who has already beaten big teams in this Champions League campaign, may take Guardiola’s words to heart. A shift in pressing dynamics could see Arsenal nullify PSG’s deadly transitions and take control of the tie.
Fans are buzzing with anticipation, and with Pep’s confidence ringing loud, all eyes are now on Arteta. Will he make the necessary adjustment? If he does — according to Pep — “It’s over for PSG.”
Let the
battle begin.
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