UCL: England Legend Urges Gyokeres to Start Against PSG

Michael Owen says Viktor Gyökeres’ recent form deserves a recall from Mikel Arteta for Arsenal’s Champions League final against Paris Saint‑Germain.

After winning the league last weekend, Arsenal now aim for a historic double when they meet PSG in their first Champions League final in 20 years.

The Gunners were eliminated by the Parisian side in the semi‑finals last year, and Luis Enrique’s team are the slight favourites to defend the crown they won comprehensively against Inter in Munich.

Arsenal have yet to lose a match in this season’s competition and looked impressive when they knocked out Atlético Madrid in the semi‑finals.

Gyökeres, in particular, produced two standout performances against Atlético, scoring in the first leg in Madrid and delivering a man‑of‑the‑match display when Arsenal won at the Emirates a week later.

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The 27‑year‑old was dropped to the bench for Arsenal’s last two league games against Burnley and Crystal Palace, but Owen believes Arteta must return the Swede to the starting lineup for Saturday’s blockbuster final.

“I think Gyökeres has to start in the Champions League final, 100 per cent yes,” Owen told Metro.

“He has been in outstanding form, scoring goals, contributing to goals and leading the line really well in recent weeks, and he is now a real threat up front for Arsenal.”

“In the Champions League semi‑finals, he played well, and I think he can cause PSG problems as defensively they aren’t as strong.”

Regardless of Saturday’s result, a first league triumph in 22 years will make this season a historic one for Arsenal.

Owen also believes the club does not need to make big moves in the transfer market this summer as they prepare to defend their league title next season.

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