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OUSMANE DEMBELE has given a health update after his match-winning performance against Arsenal.The forward netted the decisive goal at the Emirates to hand Paris Saint-Germain the advantage in the Champions League semi-final.Ousmane Dembele picked up a knock against ArsenalCredit: RexThe forward will undergo tests on his hamstringCredit: ReutersHe netted the winning goal in the first leg against ArsenalCredit: PALuis Enrique claimed that the injury was ‘nothing serious’Credit: GettyDembele, 27, scored inside just four minutes into the first leg, leaving the Gunners with all the work to do next week.However, there was hope in the Arsenal camp that PSG could have been without their goalscorer.The former Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund ace was subbed off in the second half, with him suffering a potential injury.Manager Luis Enrique has admitted there are some doubts about whether he could be available for the clash in Paris, France.READ MORE ON SPORTHe said: “The medical tests will take place tomorrow [Wednesday].”It’s nothing serious, it’s rather light, but there is a doubt for the return match.”Enrique also suggested that if Dembele is absent, then he can rely on the rest of his team.He added: “We’re a real team. If Ousmane can play, that’s good. If he doesn’t, we’ll see a team.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDembele was asked as he was boarding the PSG bus about the injury.The star insisted: “It’s going to be fine.”Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry give their verdict on Arsenal’s defeat to PSGArsenal believed they had needed a crucial equaliser after half-time, but Mikel Merino’s header was ruled offside by VAR.They pushed to try and find an equaliser but were unable to level the tie before the full-time whistle.After the game, the North London side’s fans were slammed as “subdued” by Wayne Rooney.The Manchester United legend claimed that the supporters did not give enough to the players.He told Amazon Prime: “For Arsenal, I was a bit disappointed with how they played.”[I was] disappointed with the fans as well.”The fans against Real Madrid really pushed the team. I thought tonight they were a bit subdued.”The players need help, I thought the fans against Madrid were absolutely fantastic.”Read More on The SunArsenal will try to mount a comeback in the second leg of the semi-final next Wednesday.The match will take place at the Parc des Princes at 8pm.Arsenal ratings vs PSG as Raya saves keep Gunners in it and poor Odegaard subbed offARSENAL face an uphill battle next week.The Gunners suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in their all-important Champions League semi-final home leg.Ousmane Dembele stunned the Emirates Stadium into silence when his first-time shot hit the post and bounced over the line just three minutes into the match.After a nervous start, it took the Gunners around 20 minutes to settle.But when they did, the momentum began to swing in their favour.Just moments into the second half, Mikel Merino finally put the ball in the net – only for it to be chalked offside after a lengthy VAR check.And Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard forced worldy saves from Gianluigi Donnarumma.David Raya then produced stunning stop from Goncalo Ramos as the Gunners held on at 1-0.It’s not over – there is still at least 90 minutes to be played.But away from home, it will not be easy.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated Arsenal’s stars on the night… More

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have unlocked a cheat code after scoring two identical goals against Arsenal and Liverpool in the Champions League.Ousmane Dembele’s fourth-minute opener handed the Parisians a 1-0 lead in their semi-final first leg at the Emirates on Tuesday night.Ousmane Dembele’s fourth minute winner gave PSG the advantageCredit: EPAThe Gunners have to overturn the 1-0 deficit in Paris next week after being caught out by the same goal as LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe Gunners were caught cold by fast-starters PSG, effectively silencing the North London crowd.It was a carbon copy of Dembele’s 12th minute strike at Anfield when French side knocked Liverpool out of the last-16 on penalties following a 1-0 win.Both teams were undone by a move started and completed by Dembele early on, so it was déjà vu all over again.On both occasions PSG moved the play to the left hand side of defence, to attract the press of both Premier League teams.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDembele, 27, twice arrived in an empty centre circle, before driving forward on the half-turn and spreading it wide.Against Arsenal, PSG left-back Nuno Mendes found the Frenchman after he dropped deep behind Martin Odegaard.Dembele initially had acres of space to run into, before finding Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the left flank.Kvaratskhelia then put Jurrien Timber on the back foot before finding Dembele unmarked, who finished past David Raya from the edge of the box. Most read in Champions LeaguePSG attract Arsenal’s press to the left on Tuesday nightCredit: XDembele then arrives in the middle in empty space, like he did here against LiverpoolThe Frenchman took the ball on the half turn and drove forward before passing it out wide and arriving unmarked in the boxCredit: XPSG did a similar move against Liverpool as they attracted the Anfield press wideCredit: XDembele found space in the centre circle before getting on the end of a brilliant crossCredit: XCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe balance of the midfield suffered without the suspended Thomas Partey, as Declan Rice was naively drawn wide to towards the ball to leave Dembele all alone. PSG made 26 passes in the lead-up to Dembele’s 28th goal of 2025 and Arsenal were chasing shadows for the first 20 minutes after it.But there were two small differences between the goals against Arsenal and Liverpool.The first was that Dembele ran through the middle of the box to finish from close range after beating his compatriot Ibrahima Konate to the ball.And he spread the ball out to Bradley Barcola on the right wing, instead of the left.PSG have scored more goals in the first 15 minutes of games against Premier League clubs this season than Manchester United have, with Ruben Amorim’s side only notching one to their three.The French champions also became the first side to beat four English teams in a single Champions League campaign.Enrique’s side beat Manchester City 4-2 in the group stage before knocking Liverpool out on penalties and sending Aston Villa home in the quarter-finals.They did lose 2-0 at the Emirates early on in the group stage, but Dembele was left out by his manager for a disciplinary issue for “not complying with or respecting the expectations of the team”.That decision has clearly worked wonders as he has returned to the form that expected off him since signing for £42.8m from Barcelona in 2023.Read More on The SunDembele seems to be given total freedom of the pitch while starting as a false nine, scoring 33 goals and providing 11 assists this season. Meanwhile, Barca take on Inter Milan in the other semi-final at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.Dembele’s record in Ligue 1 this season More