Join us on Cannon Stats Podcast as we dissect Arsenal’s 0-1 loss to PSG in the Champions League semi-final first leg, discuss tactical tweaks for the return leg, analyze their semi-final scoring drought, and preview the Bournemouth clash with a Premier League top five update.
Timeline Breakdown:
* 0:00–5:00 | Intro: Welcome, episode overview, and Arsenal’s PSG defeat context.
* 5:00–25:00 | Arsenal vs. PSG Analysis: PSG dominated the first 20 minutes (75% possession, Dembele’s 4th-minute goal). Arsenal rallied in the middle 40 (xG 1.5 vs. PSG’s 0.1, Merino’s disallowed header), but faded late, with PSG missing chances (Barcola, Ramos).
* 25:00–35:00 | Tactical Tweaks for Paris: Partey’s return to free Rice/Merino/MLS, exploiting PSG’s home losses (e.g., Nice, Villa), and managing Dembele’s potential injury.
* 35:00–45:00 | Semi-Final Scoring Drought: Arsenal’s fictional six-match goalless streak in semi-finals signals a mental block, critical for Paris.
* 45:00–105:00 | Bournemouth Preview & Top Five: Arsenal (2nd, 67 pts) face Bournemouth (10th, 50 pts) to secure second over Newcastle (62), Man City (61), Chelsea (60). Plus some discussion on the Europa and Conference Leagues.