Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s chances ahead of the UEFA Champions League final, and according to him, being the underdog might actually work in their favour.

His comments came after Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the final following a tense semi-final victory over Bayern Munich.

The French champions advanced after a 1-1 second-leg draw sealed a 6-5 aggregate win, with Ousmane Dembele opening the scoring before Harry Kane equalised late in the game.

Now, PSG stand one win away from making history. Victory in the final would hand them a second European title and potentially establish them as the most successful French club in Champions League history.

But Gerrard believes Arsenal should not be intimidated.

Drawing from his own unforgettable experience leading Liverpool FC to their dramatic 2005 Champions League triumph against AC Milan, Gerrard reminded fans that football doesn’t always follow expectations.

“I know more than anyone that an underdog can win this final,” he said.

And honestly, he would know.

Liverpool’s comeback in Istanbul remains one of the greatest upsets in football history, a reminder that finals are often decided by mentality as much as talent.

For Gerrard, Arsenal’s challenge is clear.

He acknowledged PSG’s quality and praised their elite-level management, but stressed that Arsenal still have a genuine chance if every player performs at their absolute best.

According to him, Arsenal must lean into their strengths, especially their physicality and set-piece threat.

“They need to make every set-piece count and take PSG to places they don’t want to go,” he advised.

That statement says a lot about modern football tactics.

Sometimes, beating technically superior teams isn’t about matching them move for move, it’s about disrupting rhythm, creating discomfort, and forcing the game into unfamiliar territory.

Interestingly, Gerrard also suggested that the pressure may actually sit more heavily on PSG.

As favourites, expectations are higher. Arsenal, on the other hand, could play with more freedom and belief, especially if they carry strong domestic form into the final.

And maybe that’s the real beauty of football.

No matter how strong a team looks on paper, finals are rarely predictable.

One moment.
One mistake.
One inspired performance.

That’s often all it takes to change history.

For Arsenal fans, Gerrard’s words offer more than tactical advice, they offer hope.

Because sometimes, the underdog story is exactly what football is waiting for.