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'They ate us' - William Saliba admits Arsenal 'suffered' as PSG edge Champions League semi-final first leg

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 'They ate us' - William Saliba admits Arsenal 'suffered' as PSG edge Champions League semi-final first leg

Arsenal fell 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Emirates. William Saliba candidly admitted PSG overwhelmed Arsenal early, saying, “They ate us a bit.” The Gunners struggled in the opening 20 minutes, chasing the ball as PSG dominated possession. Ousmane Dembélé struck in the fourth minute, firing a left-footed shot off the post to give the visitors the lead. Arsenal gradually found their footing, improving before halftime and pushing in the second half, but couldn’t find an equalizer. A potential goal by Mikel Merino was ruled out for offside after a VAR check, and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made crucial saves, including a stunning stop to deny Leandro Trossard. Mikel Arteta felt Arsenal deserved better, praising their resilience despite the early setback. Saliba echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the tie is far from decided, stating, “It’s not over.” The second leg is scheduled for May 7 at Parc des Princes, where Arsenal will aim to overturn the one-goal deficit. Despite the loss, Arsenal’s performance showed promise after the initial struggle, with Arteta and Saliba confident in their ability to bounce back. The Gunners now face a critical challenge in Paris to keep their Champions League dreams alive, with fans rallying behind the team for a comeback.

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