Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres said ahead of their World Cup knockout match against France that the team must be nearly flawless defensively; he will also face off against his Arsenal teammate Saliba. France won all three group-stage matches, with Mbappé and Dembélé scoring four goals each.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal have no intention of selling Viktor Gyökeres this summer, with multiple big clubs having their inquiries rejected; meanwhile, the Gunners remain in pursuit of Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, while Spanish sources suggest a complex player-swap deal.
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey, with Isak and Gyökeres each scoring once as their path out of the group stage grew clearer.
In the opening match of World Cup Group F, Sweden scored five times in a commanding away win over Tunisia. Ramlučić conceded his side made too many mistakes, while Potter hailed his strike duo.
Romano reports that Arsenal can expect at least three summer arrivals, with winger, midfielder and right-back the priorities; the Gunners still plan major spending despite their Champions League final penalty shootout defeat to PSG.
Arsenal's twin pillars spoke ahead of the match, saying their Premier League title has silenced outside doubts, and the entire squad will take on Paris Saint-Germain with making history as their sole motivation.
Michael Owen backs Gyökeres to start, while Arteta has hinted Zubimendi will face Paris Saint-Germain, leaving the final lineup still in doubt.
Michael Owen says that despite winning the Premier League, Arsenal remain unhappy with Gyökeres and will push hard to sign a Henry-style centre-forward, while backing the Gunners to retain the title.
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