William Saliba has acknowledged that Paris Saint-Germain remain a formidable force heading into next Saturday's UEFA Champions League final, admitting the French champions are just as frightening as they were when the two sides met in last season's semi-finals.

The Arsenal and France defender, speaking at the club's dedicated media day, said PSG's status as favourites is entirely deserved given their Champions League pedigree — and that only a complete performance from the Gunners will be enough to dethrone them.