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'They ate us' - William Saliba admits Arsenal 'suffered' as PSG edge Champions League semi-final first leg

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<p>A clinical early finish from <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-player-ratings-vs-psg-martin-odegaard-declan-rice-champions-league-semi-final-first-leg/blt398374ae05affede" target="_blank">Ousmane Dembélé proved to be the difference,</a> as the French giants secured a 1-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium on a tense European night. The winger found just enough space to unleash a shot that <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wayne-rooney-calls-out-disappointing-arsenal-fans-subdued-atmosphere-psg-champions-league-defeat/blt36beb05b4f024912" target="_blank">beat Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya</a>, giving the visitors a crucial advantage in the first leg.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Luis Enrique’s side continued to create opportunities and nearly doubled their lead late in the second half. Bradley Barcola squandered a golden chance from close range, while Gonçalo Ramos rattled the crossbar with a thunderous strike.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to Canal+ after the final whistle, Saliba confessed that Arsenal had a difficult start and were fortunate not to have conceded more before they found their rhythm later in the match.</p><p>"We're a bit disappointed to lose the first game, to concede a goal this early," he said. "We should have done better. We suffered a lot in the first 20 minutes. They ate us. It's still 1-0. We'll need to show our character in the 2nd leg."</p><p>While the first half clearly belonged to the visitors, the second 45 minutes saw a shift in momentum. Arsenal looked more composed on the ball and began to apply pressure, forcing PSG to defend deeper and rely more on counterattacks. </p><p>Saliba added: “It’s not over. We hope to win there. We need to take the positive, we can’t give up. It’s the Champions League. A lot can happen. We’ll need to show our character."</p>

WHAT SALIBA SAID

<p>Arsenal are set to face Bournemouth this Saturday in a dead rubber in the Premier League before travelling to Paris for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final at the Parc des Princes on May 7.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

'They ate us' - William Saliba admits Arsenal 'suffered' as PSG edge Champions League semi-final first leg | Goal.com

William Saliba admitted that PSG made Arsenal suffer as Luis Enrique&apos;s side edged out the Gunners in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

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