Premier League icon Alan Shearer predicts that Paris Saint-Germain will ultimately secure the Champions League trophy this season, even as he acknowledges Arsenal’s formidable championship credentials. The former England captain shared his forecast following a significant night of European action that saw Arsenal extend their flawless continental streak with a commanding 3-1 victory over Inter Milan at the San Siro.
This impressive result officially guarantees a top-two finish for Mikel Arteta’s squad in the competition’s new league phase, marking them as primary contenders for the title.
While the Gunners continue to dismantle elite opposition, Shearer’s preferred favorites, PSG, suffered a setback on Tuesday with a 2-1 away loss against Sporting Lisbon. Despite this defeat, the legendary striker maintains that the French champions possess the necessary experience and squad depth to go all the way. He cited their performance in the previous season as a key factor in his decision to favor them over a surging Arsenal side that has yet to taste defeat in this year’s tournament.
Shearer believes the race for the trophy will likely involve both clubs in the final stages, given the tactical discipline displayed by Arteta’s men and the individual brilliance within the Parisian ranks. As the league phase nears its conclusion, the contrasting results for both powerhouses add a layer of intrigue to the upcoming knockout rounds. Arsenal now looks ahead to the Round of 16 as a seeded team, while PSG must regain their consistency to justify Shearer’s high expectations.
Speaking on Amazon Prime, Shearer analyzed the title race: “There is no doubt that this mob tonight, Arsenal, have got a really good chance of being there. But I just think because of what PSG did last year, the players that they have, I’m just going to edge it with PSG. Arsenal won’t be far away.”
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