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Arsenal Emerge as Champions League Favorites After First Final in 20 Years

newsweek.com
6 May 2026, 4:01 AM
Arsenal Emerge as Champions League Favorites After First Final in 20 Years
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London might be blazing red for the next few weeks as Arsenal is on the cusp of having the greatest final few games in club history. There are four games left for Arsenal this campaign: three in the Premier League, which they're leading, and the Champions League final in Budapest following their win over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. It has been a reversal of fortunes for Arsenal over the past few days, after it appeared like their grip on the domestic championship was slipping following a rough second half and Manchester City surging at the perfect time.
But after Manchester City tied against Everton to end the matchweek, along with Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Madrid with a goal from Bukayo Saka, the Gunners have set themselves up for a possible club-defining double trophy win. More news: Italian Fans Erupt in Chaos After Stunning World Cup Elimination vs Bosnia More news: Neymar in Talks to Join MLS: Report Not only have Arsenal booked their ticket to the European final for the first time in two decades, but per Kalshi, the prediction site, they are now favorites to win it all at the end of May. Arsenal have a 42% chance of winning the most prestigious trophy in European soccer. Bayern Munich, who currently lead in the other Champions League semifinal, are at 32%.
And the reigning European champions, PSG, are not far behind at 29%. If Arsenal win their final three Premier League games, they will also confirm their first domestic crown since 2004. Their final three games are against West Ham (18th), Burnley (19th), and Crystal Palace (15th), all of which Arsenal will be heavily favored in. The final game against Palace will be on May 24th, six days before the Gunners fly to the Hungarian capital to play either Bayern Munich or PSG in the Champions League final.
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