Harry Kane has given Tottenham Hotspur supporters a reason to smirk after voicing support for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest\u2019s Pusk\u00e1s Arena.<\/p>\n
The England captain, who left Spurs for Bayern Munich in 2023 in search of silverware, watched Bayern fall 6\u20134 to PSG over two legs this season and now expects the French side to lift the trophy. “In my opinion, PSG are slightly favorites in the final,” he told German media.<\/p>\n
PSG arrive as defending European champions and have carried a potent attacking record through the 2025\u201326 Champions League. They have scored 44 times so far in the competition, including five-goal hauls in knockout ties against Chelsea and Bayern. Last season the French outfit recorded a 5\u20130 victory in the final against Inter.<\/p>\n
Arsenal stand opposite PSG in the final for the first time in 20 years and remain without a Champions League title. Their credentials have been built on defence this campaign: the Gunners are unbeaten through 14 matches in Europe and have conceded just six goals in the competition.<\/p>\n
Domestically, Arsenal sit on the verge of ending a long wait for the Premier League title, last won in 2003\u201304. Manchester City dropped points in Monday\u2019s draw with Everton, leaving Arsenal with a five-point lead. City can cut that advantage to two with their game in hand, which will be played during the final midweek of the season.<\/p>\n
Arsenal control their destiny: victory in their remaining league fixtures against West Ham United, Burnley and Crystal Palace would secure the title regardless of other results.<\/p>\n
Completing a Premier League-Champions League double would be a rare achievement. In the Premier League era only Manchester United (1998\u201399 and 2007\u201308) and Manchester City (2022\u201323) have combined domestic and European crowns in the same season. The outcome in Budapest will determine whether Arsenal end a long domestic drought with the most prestigious prize in European club football added to their haul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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