UCL: Merson predicts Arsenal’s clash against Atletico Madrid, tells Arteta striker to play
Monday, April 27, 2026
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson warned that Arsenal will face a “difficult game” when they travel to Atlético Madrid for the Champions League semi‑final first leg and urged manager Mikel Arteta to start striker Viktor Gyökeres. His comments heighten expectations for a tactical shift as the English side
Former Arsenal player, Paul Merson, has predicted that his old club will experience a “difficult game” when they travel to Spain to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday. Merson also urged Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to play striker Viktor Gyokeres against the LaLiga giants. Recall that Arsenal qualified for […] UCL: Merson predicts Arsenal’s clash against Atletico Madrid, tells Arteta striker to play