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PSG vs. Arsenal: Who makes the combined XI ahead of the Champions League final?
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The contrast of styles between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will make Saturday's Champions League final an intriguing one.
PSG boast one of the most feared attacks in the world, while Arsenal have become known for their near-impenetrable defence.
But what if we could combine the sides into one, fearsome team? DAZN's Steven Moore picks his combined XI ahead of Saturday's final.
GK: David Raya
The Arsenal goalkeeper gets the nod over Matvey Safonov. "Just two goals conceded in six knockout stage matches? David Raya," Moore said.
LB: Nuno Mendes
"I want to give it to my Italian boy," Moore said of Riccardo Calafiori, "but Nuno Mendes [gets the selection]."
CB: Gabriel
When given the choice between Brazilian centre backs Marquinhos (PSG) and Gabriel (Arsenal), Moore was succinct: "It has to be Gabriel, doesn't it?"
CB: William Saliba
Moore keeps "the best defensive centre back duo this year" together as Saliba earns the nod.
RB: Warren Zaïre-Emery
Even with Achraf Hakimi battling injuries, Moore still selected a PSG player in this position. "No doubt it would be Hakimi if injuries weren't a thing," he said, "but I still think Zaïre-Emery has the edge over [Cristhian] Mosquera."
LCM: Fabian Ruiz
"I've been saying it for a long time now," Moore explained. "Fabian Ruiz has been underrated since his Napoli days with both club and country."
CDM: Vitinha
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Moore on Vitinha vs. Declan Rice: "This is the hardest one to choose from. Both are at the top of their game and are arguably the best midfielders in their position right now, but personally I'm going to take Vitinha."
RCM: Martin Ødegaard
The "Norwegian maestro" gets the nod over João Neves.
LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
This is an easy choice for Moore, who takes "the Champions League's top attacker this season" over Gabriel Martinelli.
RW: Bukayo Saka
"[Désiré] Doué is electric," Moore explained. "But this year? Starboy Saka."
ST: Ousmane Dembélé
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"I have a feeling we might see a mask celebration in the final," Moore said, referring to Arsenal's Viktor Gyökeres. "But I think the reigning Ballon d'Or winner has the edge."
Watch the Champions League final live on DAZN
Arsenal and PSG battle for Europe's biggest prize this Saturday, May 30. Watch it live on DAZN in the US (Spanish commentary), Canada, and New Zealand.
