ARSENAL have beaten PSG 2-0 to claim their first Champions League win of the season.
Kai Havertz put the Gunners in front on 20 minutes, getting on the end of a superb cross from Leandro Trossard.
Bukayo Saka doubled Arsenal’s lead after his wide free-kick avoided everyone in the box and flew straight past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Mikel Arteta’s men made easy work of the French giants on the night as the Gunners’ good form continues.
- Match result: Arsenal 2-0 PSG
- Arsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Martinelli, Saka, Havertz, Trossard
- PSG team: Donnarumma, Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Barcola, Lee, Doue
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PSG disappointing in defeat
Since losing Kylian Mbappe in the summer, PSG are going through a big rebuilding project, looking to bring young players in.
They played some good passing and dominated the possession stats at The Emirates but their style of play is severely lacking any penetration.
Luis Enrique will be hoping his squad have enough about them to progress to the latter stages of the competition this season.
Credit: Reuters Credit: Reuters Gunners’ victory moves them up table
With plenty of games still to play in matchweek two, Arsenal move into eighth spot in the Champions League table.
It is a big step in the right direction for Arteta’s side, who will want to avoid the dreaded two-legged play-off.
Still six games to go in the league phase so plenty of work to do.
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It is hard to pick a man of the match this evening for The Gunners.
While Martinelli saw a lot of the ball and created problems for PSG, his woeful finishing takes the shine off the performance.
Rice covered a lot of ground for Mikel Arteta’s side and did the jobs that often get overlooked.
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FT: Arsenal 2-0 PSG
Arsenal get their first win of this season’s Champions League.
After a disappointing draw in Bergamo, Arteta’s side saw off a PSG team who are in a rebuildding process.
To finish in the top eight of the league, you need to ensure you win all your home games and The Gunners did just that this evening.
FT: Arsenal 2-0 PSG
The referee brings the game to a close.
It is a comfortable victory for Arsenal.
PSG really lacked the attacking intent in this game.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
90+4. It is almost mission accomplished for The Gunners.
This will be four points from their first two games.
Arteta’s side will leapfrog PSG in the league table.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
90+2. Saka comes off for Lewis-Skelly.
It will be the 18-year-old’s third appearance in as many games.
Imagine watching PSG every week, that would be some punishment.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
90. This game has been far from a classic European tie this evening.
Not that Mikel Arteta will be bothered at all.
All that was important was ensuring they claimed all three points.
We are going to have four added minutes.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
88. The visitors felt they should have had a penalty there.
Once again there is no doubting that Rice pulls the player to the floor but it looked like contact began outside the box.
That will mean that the VAR studio cannot get involved.
Credit: AP Arsenal 2-0 PSG
86. Arsenal seem focussed on seeing this one out now.
They are all sitting deep behind the ball to frustrate PSG.
PSG have looked a lot better since they made their changes in the second half.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
84. A goal from the visitors now would make for a nervy finish.
Despite The Gunners having a comfortable two-nil scoreline, that can still change in an instant.
As the cross comes in, Marquinhos wins the header but cannot keep it down.
Rice had both of his arms around the Brazilian, how that is not a penalty is mind-bending.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
82. Arsenal defenders love high-fiving each other for winning a goal kick.
Imagine what they would be like if Arteta’s side actually won a trophy.
The open top bus would go on a world tour for a year.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
80. It used to be nice when football didn’t require referees to be part of the commentary panel on programmes.
It underpins how poor the referees have become that we now need ex-officials to explain to us why it is not an incorrect decision.
The powers that be are ruining football slowly but surely.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
78. PSG look to put some pressure on in the final third.
The ball is struck against an Arsenal defender and then strikes Calafiori’s arm which is not in a natural position.
The referee is not interested in giving a penalty and a VAR review comes to nothing.
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Arsenal 2-0 PSG
76. There is a bit of pushing and shoving between Calafiori and Ruiz.
The referee comes over and shows both players a yellow card.
Time is running out for the visitors to get anything from this game.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
74. Gabriel Jesus could do with a goal this evening.
Martinelli has another big chance to score but is saved by Donnarumma.
The Brazilian wastes a lot of chances for The Gunners, he needs to become a more clinical finisher.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
72. Arsenal are seeing a little more of the ball now.
They have spent large periods since the interval, camped out in their own half.
Havertz is penalised for foul.
Jesus comes on for Trossard.
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Slovan Bratislava 0-4 Man City
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
70. Arteta is trying to get the crowd going once again.
It has all gone a bit quiet at The Emirates.
Another goal would change the atmosphere in the ground.
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68. Arsenal are under a lot more pressure now.
Lee Kang-in shoots from distance but Raya can only parry it out.
Fortunately Muani cannot adjust his feet quick enough to react to the rebound.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
66. PSG force their first corner of the second half.
They need to gamble a lot more now.
The cross comes in, is flicked on at the near post and comes back off the bar.
Warning for Arteta’s side not to switch off there.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
64. Vitinha and Doue are replaced by Ruiz and Muani.
Merino comes on for Partey.
He gets a big reception from The Gunners’ fans.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
62. Arteta is getting some changes ready.
Mikel Merino looks set to make his long-awaited Arsenal debut.
PSG are dominating the ball in this half but have not had a single shot on goal.
Arsenal 2-0 PSG
60. While PSG play a nice passing style, everything is too predictable.
At times you need to have a more penetrative mindset.
Hakimi goes down under the challenge of Kiwior, looking for a penalty, but the referee is not interested.
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