PSG clinch narrow win in North London to take first leg advantage over Arsenal

French Champions Paris Saint-Germain took a important step towards reaching the final of the Champions League with a narrow win over Arsenal.

Luis Enrique’s men secured a narrow win over Mikel Arteta’s in the 1st leg semi-final clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.

Ousmane Dembele’s fourth minute opener sealed the deal for PSG on the night against an Arsenal side that lacked precision in front of goal.

Ousmane Dembele put PSG ahead from the edge of the bix With a low drive effort into the bottom right corner.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s appeal for a penalty was waved off after Dutch defender Jurrien Tember held the Georgian winger in the box.

Desire Doue missed the chance to double the lead after the half hour mark but David Raya comfortably saved his effort on goal.

Gianluigui Donnarumma made a fantastic save in added time of the first half to deny Gabriel Martinelli from equalizing.

Arsenal’s make-shift forward Mikel Merino equalized for the Gunners with a header from Declan Rice’s cross.

Unfortunately, VAR ruled his goal for offside to the dismay of the home fans and delight of the veciforous PSG fans.

While Arsenal dominated the second half, the Gunners struggled to breakdown a resolute PSG defense.

Paris Saint-Germain left the Emirates with a clean sheet and a goal advantage ahead of the second leg on Paris next week.