Arsenal Faces PSV in Champions League Last-16 Clash Amid Injury Crisis

With key forwards sidelined, Arsenal seeks to overcome recent struggles and capitalize on their strong defensive record against Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven.

Arsenal enters the Champions League round-of-16 first leg against PSV Eindhoven with their Premier League title hopes diminished after a 13-point gap behind Liverpool.
Manager Mikel Arteta emphasizes the team's defensive consistency, with Arsenal conceding only three goals in the Champions League group stage, second-best in the competition.
Arsenal's attacking options are severely limited due to injuries to key players, including Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz, forcing midfielder Mikel Merino to play as a makeshift striker.
PSV, despite recent struggles in the Eredivisie, eliminated Juventus in the previous round and remain a scoring threat, having found the net in every home game this season.
The tie marks a crucial opportunity for Arsenal to change the narrative of their season, with players and coaches highlighting the urgency and energy of knockout-stage football.