Former Chelsea star Joe Cole predicts the Champions League final will be Arsenal vs Manchester City, citing Arsenal’s strong form and City’s tough path

Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has predicted that this season’s UEFA Champions League final will feature Arsenal and Manchester City.

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Speaking on The Dressing Room, Cole praised Arsenal’s flawless start to the season and their upcoming clash with Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16.

“I think it is going to be an Arsenal vs Manchester City final,” Cole said.

“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.”

Cole noted that while Arsenal has a comparatively straightforward path, City faces a challenging two-legged tie against Real Madrid, making their progression less certain.

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Arsenal and Manchester City have both impressed domestically and in Europe, with fans and pundits eager to see whether Cole’s prediction will materialise.