That was nonsense — Gerrard slams Eze for penalty miss against PSG

PSG retained their Champions League crown with a penalty shootout victory over the Premier League leaders in Budapest.

Kai Havertz gave Arsenal a first-half lead with a brilliant strike, but Ousmane Dembélé equalised from the penalty spot in the second half. The match remained goalless through extra time before PSG held their nerve in the shootout.

Eze, who stuttered during his run-up, sent his penalty wide. Gabriel Magalhães then blazed Arsenal’s next effort over the bar, confirming PSG as back-to-back European champions.

Reacting on TNT Sports, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard did not hold back: “Penalties are hard enough. Think about the magnitude of the game, the stadium, the atmosphere.

"It’s hard enough without any of that nonsense. Put your foot through it, back your technique.”

Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves also questioned Eze’s approach, saying:

“I’ve never been a big fan of that run-up. I think it puts you under pressure. I prefer players to pick their corner and smash it in.

"That one, if you stutter, you can put a bit of doubt in your own mind if the goalkeeper doesn’t move.”

The defeat ended Arsenal’s dream of winning their first Champions League title, despite an impressive campaign that saw them reach the final as Premier League frontrunners.