Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has advised Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to select Viktor Gyokeres in the starting lineup as centre-forward for the upcoming UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Owen pointed to the Swedish forward’s impressive recent performances, where he has consistently found the net, created chances for teammates, and provided strong leadership in the attacking third. He suggested that Gyokeres’ current momentum could pose significant challenges to PSG’s backline.
The 27-year-old Sweden international has shown marked improvement, emerging as a potent threat for Arsenal. According to Metro, Owen, expressed full confidence that starting Gyokeres would give the Gunners the best chance to break down the French champions’ defense in what is expected to be a tightly contested match.
Arsenal are set to face PSG in the Champions League final on Saturday at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna. The clash represents a major opportunity for both clubs, with the English side aiming to claim their first European title while PSG seeks to defend their continental crown.