As the clock ticks toward Arsenal’s pivotal UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain on May 7, a unique show of support has emerged thousands of miles away, in Sierra Leone.
A group of passionate Arsenal fans has released a video online showing them offering Islamic prayers, seeking divine intervention to help the Gunners overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.
The first-leg defeat at the Emirates Stadium on April 29 left Mikel Arteta’s men with a mountain to climb in Paris. Ousmane Dembélé’s solitary strike was enough to give PSG the advantage, but Arsenal’s away fans and distant followers remain hopeful of a comeback
One of the major talking points ahead of the return leg is the comeback of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, who missed the first match due to suspension. Partey, known for his composure, ball-winning ability, and tactical intelligence, is expected to play a pivotal role in helping Arsenal wrestle control of the midfield, an area they struggled with in his absence.
