Joe Cole Predicts Champions League Final as Arsenal and Manchester City could meet, highlighting Gunners’ strong run and City’s tough upcoming fixtures

Former Joe Cole has predicted that this season’s Arsenal and Manchester City will face off in the UEFA Champions League final.

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Speaking on The Dressing Room podcast, Joe Cole highlighted Arsenal’s flawless run in the group stages, noting that the Gunners have won all their fixtures and will next face Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16.

Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, were drawn against Real Madrid in a challenging two-legged tie. Cole expressed caution about City’s prospects, saying: “My only bet would be Arsenal going to the final. With Manchester City, you still don’t know, because there’s too many good teams.”

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His comments reflect optimism for Arsenal while acknowledging the depth and competitiveness of the Premier League teams in Europe’s top-tier club competition.