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Get ready for a thrilling encounter as Arsenal squares off against PSG in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. This will be the first time either of these clubs lifts the coveted trophy. They skirmished in the League Stage last October, with Arsenal emerging victorious at home.

Match: Arsenal vs PSGWhen: Tuesday, 29 April, 21:00Where: Emirates Stadium

Arsenal's Recent Run

The Gunners have been on a roll, remaining undefeated in 12 matches across all competitions. They notched up wins against Chelsea and Fulham at home but drew at Everton. In the Champions League, they beat defending champions Real Madrid 3-0 at home in the first leg, followed by a 1-1 draw at Brentford in the league. Their last league outing ended in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.

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Arsenal Team Updates

Arsenal will be without Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Gabriel, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Jorginho. However, Riccardo Calafiori is expected to return to the squad, and Ben White and Mikel Merino should recover from their knocks to feature.

Arsenal's Focus

With the league secured, the Gunners' full attention is on the Champions League. They aim to grab a win in this first leg, knowing how challenging the return match in Paris will be.

PSG's Recent Form

PSG suffered two losses in their last four matches after losing just once in 30 fixtures prior. They reached the quarter-finals by edging past Liverpool at Anfield and progressing on penalties. They sealed the Ligue 1 title with three consecutive league victories. In the quarter-finals, they beat Aston Villa 3-1 at home, but lost 3-2 away in the second leg and advanced due to an aggregate score. Their recent form has been lackluster, with a 2-1 win over Le Havre, a 1-1 draw at Nantes, and a 3-1 home loss to Nice.

PSG Team News

Coach Luis Enrique fielded his strongest XI in their last match to keep everyone match-fit. Kang-in Lee is back in attack, and teenager Desire Doue is expected to start ahead of Bradley Barcola. Marquinhos will line up in defense over fellow Brazilian Lucas Beraldo.

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PSG's Focus

PSG is fully focused on this competition, considering their Ligue 1 performances recently. They will head to the Emirates seeking to avoid defeat. PSG plans to maintain possession and play aggressively, as they did against Liverpool.

Key Stats

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 3 matches against PSG, with 2 wins.
Arsenal are unbeaten in 11 home Champions League matches.
PSG have lost just 3 of their last 34 matches overall.
PSG's Dembele has scored 27 goals in his last 29 matches (goal-less in the last 5).
PSG have won only 4 of their last 18 away Champions League matches against English clubs.

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Verdict

Arsenal boast a strong home record and beat PSG earlier this season. They might take a narrow first-leg lead at the Emirates.

Best Bet: Arsenal to win at 2.30Alternate Bet: Both Teams to Score at 1.76High Value Bet: Arsenal to win by exactly 1 goal margin at 3.65

James O'Connor, a football analyst, provides his insights on the match. With a UEFA A coaching license, James has worked for several clubs in analysis roles. Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/footy_analysis

Tuesday night witnesses an exciting showdown as Arsenal challenges PSG in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal's recent performances have been impressive, with the team remaining undefeated in 12 matches across various competitions.
In the ongoing Champions League, Arsenal managed a 3-0 victory against Real Madrid at home in the first leg but drew at Brentford in the league.
Arsenal will be missing key players like Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Gabriel, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Jorginho, but Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White might return to the squad.
Since securing the Premier League, Arsenal's primary focus has shifted to the Champions League, aiming for a win in the first leg to gain an advantage for the return match in Paris.
PSG has encountered some setbacks recently, having lost twice in their last four matches after a streak of 30 consecutive victories.
Despite struggles in their recent away Champions League matches against English clubs, PSG will seek to avoid defeat against Arsenal and maintain possession to exert pressure.
Football analyst James O'Connor predicts that Arsenal might take a narrow first-leg lead, with the best bet being Arsenal to win at 2.30, and a high-value bet on Arsenal to win by exactly one goal margin at 3.65.