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.
English media claim the Gunners tabled a £104m summer offer for Julián Álvarez; Atlético have issued a statement denying any bid and accusing the press of staging transfer theatre.
Merson backs Arsenal to narrowly beat PSG to the title, with a former Gunners goalkeeper urging them to target Safonov and set pieces.
Footage from a private Arteta event has leaked, causing unrest within Arsenal amid concerns it hands Paris Saint-Germain extra motivation ahead of Saturday's Champions League final.
Timber has yet to feature since suffering a groin injury. Arteta said Merino will return to full training tomorrow, while Timber remains a step behind, though there is still hope he could play in the Champions League final.
Arsenal reclaimed the Premier League after a 22-year wait, with club legend Ian Wright urging the Gunners to go back-to-back. Alan Shearer singled out David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice as the three most reliable performers of the season.
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