Ex-Premier League striker Troy Deeney (Picture: Getty)Troy Deeney has praised Arsenal’s ability to ‘grind teams down’ and ‘get over the line’ but says they are unlikely to overcome two rivals in the Champions League. Arsenal topped the Champions League group stage but needed a late Kai Havertz penalty to avoid defeat in last week’s first leg against Leverkusen. Deeney insists Arsenal are ‘answering every question’ both domestically and in Europe but doubts they will go on to win their first Champions League title. ‘If you ask me right here, right now, do I think Arsenal win the Champions League? Man City head to Wembley having slipped nine points behind Arsenal in the title race and been knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid.

Source: Metro March 18, 2026 13:00 UTC