Merson's Midfield Picks for Arsenal vs PSG Final

Paul Merson, a former Arsenal legend, has advised current manager Mikel Arteta to utilize Martin Ødegaard, Eberechi Eze, and Declan Rice in the midfield for the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The match is scheduled for Saturday evening in Budapest.

Merson believes that Ødegaard and Eze are Arsenal's best creative midfielders and that they do not require additional protection to maintain ball possession. He emphasized that the midfield battle will be crucial and that the match will be a pure football contest, highlighting the importance of having top players like Ødegaard and Eze on the field.

Merson's insights reflect his confidence in the team's ability to compete effectively against PSG, noting the significance of creativity in their gameplay.