Legendary Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has openly criticised Arsenal's strategy after their dramatic penalty loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.

Arsenal had a bright start, scoring early in the sixth minute, but manager Mikel Arteta quickly shifted to a defensive style that frustrated PSG’s attackers.

Ferguson, who has twice won the Champions League with Manchester United, reportedly congratulated PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi while subtly taking a dig at Arsenal’s conservative tactics.

Despite Arsenal’s best efforts, a defensive error by Cristhian Mosquera allowed PSG back into the game, and the final went to penalties where Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes missed crucial shots.Many football figures and rival clubs, including Chelsea, reacted to Arsenal’s performance, with mixed messages circulating on social media.PSG midfielder Joao Neves also commented that PSG were the only side willing to play attacking football.

The defeat means Arsenal will miss out on the Champions League winner’s bonus, though they remained unbeaten in regular time throughout the tournament.

Ferguson’s critique, combined with public and media scrutiny, has put Arsenal’s tactics under the microscope, highlighting questions over Arteta’s conservative approach in high-stakes matches.