Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal ’s defensive strength could prove the key in their Champions League semi-final against PSG. The Gunners are bidding to reach the final of the competition for the first time since 2006, when Arsene Wenger’s side were narrowly beaten by Barcelona in Paris.

The last four teams standing return to play in the UEFA Champions League this week for the first leg of the semifinals, when some of Europe's top sides will begin to map out their route to the final on May 31 at Munich's Allianz Arena.

The Opta supercomputer has made Arsenal favourites to win the Champions League. The Gunners have been given a 56% chance of making it through their semi-final against Paris St-Germain and 32% of winning a potential final against Barcelona or Inter Milan.