Arsenal beat Sporting CP 1-0 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semi-final and Jamie Carragher has had his say
Jamie Carragher has performed a U-turn on his prediction that Arsenal would win the Champions League, despite the Gunners reaching the semi-finals of the competition. Mikel Arteta's side sealed their place in the last four courtesy of a 1-0 aggregate victory over Sporting CP.
Wednesday night's clash at Emirates Stadium finished goalless, with Kai Havertz's 91st-minute strike in the first leg ultimately proving the decisive moment across both matches.
Arsenal will now face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals, with the first leg scheduled for later this month. Beating the Spanish giants would set up a potential final showdown against either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite previously tipping Arsenal to lift the famous trophy for the very first time, Carragher has now changed his tune, outlining his reservations about Arteta's squad.
Speaking following the stalemate against Sporting, Carragher told CBS Sports : "I'm not sure they've got the quality in the attack. The game we just watched tonight, you think of the players on both teams.
"It's not a criticism, they just don't have those players in attack, they haven't.
"So, that's why I think when you get to the business end of the season, certainly in the Champions League... even though I tipped Arsenal to win it, I just don't believe it.
"I can't see a team winning the Champions League who don't have a star in the front four, and they haven't got one."
Viktor Gyokeres led the line for Arsenal against Sporting, flanked by Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Martinelli, though Madueke was substituted off due to injury in the second half.
Across his ten Champions League outings this season, Gyokeres has netted four goals. He has also provided one assist.
Alongside their European campaign, Arsenal are firmly in the hunt for Premier League glory, though Manchester City are breathing down their necks. Mikel Arteta's side make the trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday (4.30pm kick-off) holding a six-point advantage over Pep Guardiola's men, who still have a game in hand.
The Gunners will be desperate to make amends after the bitter blow of a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth in their last league match. A victory against City would deliver a massive shot in the arm to their title ambitions as the season edges towards its climax.
hnpaul14
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when Chelsea won UCL in 2021,,,which star player did they have?these football pundits just like opening their mouths without thinking,, especially this dude carragher..I've had enough of his talks really
lumbprtz
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this carragher is so stupid
taoaeortyz
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callagher was a floppy at Liverpool.... even ball control was a bit harder for him..... he only done donkey's job into the pitch.mm
Williamslad
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Mikel Arteta has actually done well with Arsenal need to win a major trophy 🏆 to cement this cute run
resabekpst
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He was definitely one of the most overrated players ever to represent Liverpool and especially England. He had no pace at all, and only got selected for England for the coach selected his team from 3 premier league clubs. Because he believed that they had a good understanding of each other.
resabekpst
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DIDIA DROGBA EMBARRASSED & HUMILIATED CARAGHER ON THE PITCH 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
Don’t forget Henry mate, he absolutely roasted him for fun. He had no pace and only got England caps because he played for Liverpool .
returnofthesaith
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i see either Bayern Munich or PSG winning this season UEFA Champions League
Zatceikltz
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DIDIA DROGBA EMBARRASSED & HUMILIATED CARAGHER ON THE PITCH 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
Firedragon147
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And Liverpool did, but guess topped the league and playing in semis?
Biccnorz
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if you want to look nicer soccer games you must ban gambling
zobbcimstu
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Carragher sometimes criticize Arsenal a lot ..I just sense of hatred a bit ,thus I won't listen to him much as time goes on its almost boring
zobbcimstu
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This is modern football guys anything can happen,what if they walk over AthletiCo Madrid and just play finals
natacilnru
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he has been making a mistake both as a journalist and player is jamie Carragher.so Please shut your big mouse
zobbcimstu
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This fool Carragher
UjoAbx
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they can't pass tico
kepdklprst
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Some of the players were not committed to their future in football. They are sluggish at the goal post.
homacikprs
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Talk about your former club Liverpool and leave Arsenal alone
Litelntz
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THESE GUYS ARE SUPPMN ELSE BRO YALL NEEDS TO MAKE PREDICTIONS AND STICK BY THEM OK.....IT CANT BE 1TIME THIS TEAM AND A NEXT TIME U CHANGING YALL MINDS....YALL NEEDS TO PICK A TEAM AND STICK BY YALL PICKS
resabekpst
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carragher does liverpool have a star in attack this season that's why they're out of the competition
True mate he’s a 2 faced imbecile who only criticises Arsenal but look at his beloved Liverpool. They have been awful.
wowadrsyz
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carragher does liverpool have a star in attack this season that's why they're out of the competition