Arsenal have been able to play with more freedom since losing to Manchester City in the Premier League because there was no longer an expectation on them to win the title, believes former top-flight defender Stephen Warnock.
Mikel Arteta's side have gone on a four-game unbeaten run in the league and Europe since the away defeat by City on 19 April, and have regained their lead in the title race alongside now reaching the Champions League final.
"The pressure was off because people thought City had won the title," said Warnock on BBC Match of the Day. "And now suddenly they are playing with a little bit more freedom.
"The pressure hasn't been on them as much as it shifted to Manchester City.
"But the pressure will now be on Arsenal in the final because they've got to go and win it against a very good Paris Saint-Germain team.
"I think the pressure will also come back on them in the league too because everyone will say they have the advantage to go and win it. Then we will see where they are at."
Arsenal have a five-point lead on Manchester City, who have a game in hand on the Gunners, with three matches remaining.
