Saka Plays Coy on Champions League Final Preference as Arsenal Eye PSG or Bayern

Arsenal have secured their berth in this season's Champions League final following a 2-1 aggregate triumph over Atletico Madrid, with Bukayo Saka providing the crucial finishing touch for the north London club.

The Gunners will now discover their opponents in the showpiece—either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich—but Saka has given supporters a tantalising hint about which side he'd rather meet. When pressed on the matter, the England forward stopped short of an explicit answer, instead offering a knowing response: "You know deep down who we want to face, that's all I'll say."

His cryptic comment appears to reference Arsenal's semi-final exit to PSG last term, suggesting Luis Enrique's outfit would provide a fitting opportunity for redemption.

Saka took time to reflect on his journey to this milestone, particularly drawing strength from his faith following the Euro 2020 penalty shootout heartbreak against Italy. "That moment after the game, only myself and a few other people that are close to me will understand what I've been through in my career and the journey that I've been on to reach this stage," he explained.

"I just wanted to say thank you to God in that moment, because God is what gets me through all of these things. Some players will not recover from certain situations I've endured, but he's been my strength through it. I'm just happy to be here and proud of myself that I can stand here today and still be playing at the highest level and have the opportunity to play in the Champions League final."

Rice's West Ham Reunion

Before any continental dreams can be realised, Arsenal must navigate Sunday's Premier League encounter with West Ham—a fixture carrying extra significance for Declan Rice, who will face the club that gave him his professional platform.

The midfielder has spoken warmly of his time at the Hammers, contrasting their faith in him with Chelsea's decision to release him as a teenager. "That club gave me everything, without West Ham there's no me," Rice stated.

"I honestly believe that. They gave me a chance when Chelsea didn't. A lot of people there really pushed me on so it's not nice to see the position they're in. But it's football and I've got a job to do on Sunday. We're trying to win a Premier League title, we want to win every game and I'm sure they will want to as well so let the best team win."