Arsenal suffered a shocking defeat at the Emirates last week. Ousmane Dembélé’s early goal in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals silenced the stands and set the stage for a brilliant performance by Paris Saint-Germain.

Now, Mikel Arteta’s men face a daunting task. They must overturn the first-leg deficit at Parc des Princes in front of PSG’s passionate fans to reach the Champions League final for the second time in the club’s history.

Arsenal’s recent form before this crucial match has not been encouraging. The Gunners have only managed one win in their last five Premier League matches, and that was against a team like Ipswich Town, whose relegation was already confirmed.

The shocking home defeat against Bournemouth on Saturday is certainly not ideal preparation for this decisive clash. However, Patrick Vieira believes his former team can still make a successful comeback in France.

Vieira told The Telegraph: “Honestly, I strongly believe they can turn this game around. And I am 100% sure that Arsenal’s players and coaching staff believe it too. There is no doubt about it.

They must deliver a flawless performance at the opponent’s home. They have done it before and have shown they have the quality to do so. They still have a good chance. They are still alive.”