Arsene Wenger has praised Arsenal’s defensive solidity and is confident the club have what it takes to overcome Paris Saint-Germain and reach this season’s Champions League final.

Adding to Arteta’s headache is the suspension of Thomas Partey, who picked up his third yellow card of the campaign during Arsenal’s dramatic quarter-final victory over Real Madrid. Without Partey’s physicality and composure in midfield, Arsenal will need others to step up in what promises to be a finely balanced tactical battle.

Germain in the Champions League semi-final first leg, with six key players out of actionGabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jorginho are among those sidelined, with Thomas Partey also suspendedPSG head into the tie at the Emirates Stadium injury-free,