UCL: Merson predicts Arsenal’s clash against Atletico Madrid, tells Arteta striker to play

Former Arsenal player, Paul Merson, has predicted that his aged nine volition acquisition a “difficult game” erstwhile they question to Spain to look Atletico Madrid successful the Champions League semi-final archetypal limb connected Wednesday.

Merson besides urged Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to play striker Viktor Gyokeres against the LaLiga giants.

Recall that Arsenal qualified for the competition’s last-4 by beating Portuguese broadside Sporting CP 1-0 connected aggregate triumph successful the quarter-final stage.

Atletico Madrid, connected the different hand, eliminated Barcelona from the competition.

“For me, Gyokeres plays successful Europe connected Wednesday nighttime due to the fact that helium volition clasp the shot up,” Merson told Sky Sports.

“Arsenal volition beryllium nether pressure, and it volition beryllium a hard crippled for them successful Madrid.

“That is erstwhile you request Gyokeres to get you a throw-in down the touchline.”

UCL: Merson predicts Arsenal’s clash against Atletico Madrid, tells Arteta striker to play