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      Watch Conor McGregor in random link-up with Declan Rice after Arsenal’s Champions League win vs PSG

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      CONOR McGregor got to go onto the Emirates pitch after Arsenal’s win over PSG – and even traded a few passes with Declan Rice.Rice had played the full 90 minutes as The Gunners bossed a 2-0 victory against the new-look French giants.The former UFC double champ and Rice played a one-two while relaxing after the final whistleCredit: @LaurensJulienRice tussling with Achraf Hakimi in the win where Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka provided first-half goalsCredit: GettyThe England midfielder posted this image of them on his Instagram accountCredit: @declanriceAfterwards he was filmed loitering around the side of the pitch with his teammates – with McGregor making his altogether random cameo a few yards away.At one point the pair played the ball back and forth as McGregor was seemingly given the run of the stadium’s pristine surface for a kickabout.It’s an especially head-scratching combination given the Dubliner is well-known to have been a Man United fan growing up before largely losing interest in football in favour of boxing and then MMA.Paris Saint-Germain are a younger, better-balanced and more serious side these days and boss Luis Enrique had axed Ousmane Dembele from his matchday squad for a disciplinary breach.That indicated a change in dressing-room dynamics since the days when egomaniac players ruled the roost at the Parc des Princes.Early on, they were making it difficult for Arteta’s side, although Bukayo Saka did fire narrowly over after Arsenal’s impressive new full-back Riccardo Calafiori had darted inside to tee him up.Havertz had just squandered a decent opening, created by Saka and the marauding Jurrien Timber, when he opened the scoring on 20 minutes.Leandro Trossard supplied a wicked centre from deep on the left and Donnarumma panicked, straying off his line and flapping, as Havertz escaped his marker Pacho and netted with a straightforward header.Most read in FootballHavertz is often referred to as a false nine but the German has many of the attributes of a very actual centre-forward, along with so much else.For Donnarumma – the keeper who broke English hearts in the 2021 Euros final shoot-out – it had not been a happy start, after he’d already received treatment following a collision with Gabriel Martinelli. Arsenal player ratings vs PSGThe French supporters – many of them as topless as Geordies in the chill drizzle – kept on bouncing and hollering, and their team threatened a response.Nuno Mendes arrowed a shot against the foot of the post, then the lightning quick Achraf Hakimi tore down the right, cut inside and forced David Raya to save with his legs at the near post.So Arsenal’s second goal was both against the run of play and an absolute fluke – not that any of the Emirates faithful could have cared less.Saka won a free-kick, by the touchline, then delivered a low inswinger, which Martinelli, Gabriel and Thomas Partey all went for and all missed. But so, too, did Donnarumma.The Crumlin native also got a snap with goalscorer SakaCredit: @sammorganHe’d arrived for the match in quite some styleCredit: @thenotoriousmmaPerhaps it was all another stroke of genius from Arsenal’s set-piece genius Nico Jover. Or perhaps it was utterly freakish.After that gift, Saka really began to purr, bringing out the Elvis hips, toasting his full-back and centring for Trossard, only for Donnarumma to suddenly remember that he is an elite goalkeeper.At half-time, Arteta replaced Timber with Jakub Kiwior and soon his side almost conjured a gem of a third goal – Trossard to Havertz, who chipped a pass to Martinelli, who volleyed too close to Donnarumma.READ MORE SUN STORIESPSG had their moments – Kang-in Lee shooting into the turf and up onto the crossbar before a decent penalty shout for handball against Calafiori fell on deaf ears.But usually Arsenal’s back four were there, relishing the dirty work, bumping chests and fists, keeping the sheet clean. More

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      Watch Martin Keown get in line ‘he thought of on way in to TNT Sports studio’ during Arsenal’s win over PSG

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      MARTIN KEOWN left his TNT Sports studio colleagues grinning from ear-to-ear after hitting them with a cheesy joke.Arsenal legend Keown was appearing on the broadcaster’s Goals Show Extra for the Champions League.Martin Keown left his TNT Sports colleagues grinning with a cheesy jokeCredit: TNT SPORTSIt left his colleagues grinningKeown’s former side were in action against Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates. First half goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka gave way to a stalwart defensive showing in the second half.The shutout was their fifth clean sheet of the season, and it seems Keown himself had been waiting for the chance to lavish some praise on Mikel Arteta’s side.To do so the former defender cracked a pun to leave his colleagues grinning.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile speaking about the Gunners defensive efforts during the game, the 58-year-old said: “When you look at that Arsenal defence [and] the players in there, they’ve been magnifient.”That rearguard, the Thames Barrier has been shut down there tonight.”The joke left former Manchester United star Owen Hargreaves with a wide grin, before presenter Matt Smith asked: “When did you have that [thought]. Did you have that on the way in today?”Keown quipped back: “It’s just to keep James [Horncastle] awake.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal ratings vs PSG as Havertz makes striker spot his own… but Calafiori shows chinks in his armourKAI HAVERTZ and Bukayo Saka sent Arsenal to a deserved victory borne of first-half dominance.Paris Saint-Germain did hit the bar and the post as they improved after the break in this Champions League tie.But Emirates chief Mikel Arteta will mostly be delighted with his side’s latest solid display in Europe’s top club competition.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the Gunners at the Emirates on Tuesday.DAVID RAYA – 7Was perhaps busier than he usually is at home.Helplessly watched a Nuno Mendes effort smack his far post and stood firm to deny Achraf Hakimi at his near post.RICCARDO CALAFIORI – 6A frantic display, one that had more shaky moments than good. Kept busy by Hakimi and was done for pace on a few occasions but recovered well.A mistake early in the second half almost gave PSG a way back into the game. Needs to iron out these errors from his game, particularly when he is so dangerous in attack.However, he was playing at right-back for the first time in his career after the break.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7Did not have much to do. A stray pass early on could have been costly but other than that another reliable and strong performance.GABRIEL – 7Sprayed some nice passes about from deep but this was a stress-free night’s work compared to the Premier League.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Just how on earth does Ben White get back in this side at right back? Another immaculate display from a man who seemingly has it all in defence and attack.Well, White may well get his chance after Timber was subbed off at half-time.DECLAN RICE – 7Solid as a rock and building a real partnership with Partey in midfield. Had a chance to drive forward just before the half hour mark but his pass to Saka was cut out.THOMAS PARTEY – 8So consistent at the moment, something Arsenal fans have not seen from the Ghanaian midfielder in a long time owing mostly to injury.Made some crucial interceptions and showed real composure playing out from deep.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 8One of Arsenal’s most important players right now. Since his red card at Man City, he has notched a goal and an assist – the latter here for Havertz to open the scoring with a perfectly-timed cross.BUKAYO SAKA – 7After an early shot over the bar from a trademark cut inside, the England international had a slight drop off in influence before his scuffed free-kick flew in untouched from out wide.Still, he gave Mendes a torrid time at left-back. Even PSG manager Luis Enrique watched on at times in awe inside his technical area.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7A quiet night for the Brazilian following his first goal since March against Leicester, which may have been down to a big collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the first few minutes.Should have made it 3-0 with a volley inside the box after the break but it was straight at Donnarumma. Unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.KAI HAVERTZ – 9Brave and brilliant to head in from Trossard’s teasing cross, despite the onrushing lump that is Donnarumma trying to take his head off.Almost had an assist too with a cute lay-up for Martinelli in the box. The striker-midfield debate should be over – Havertz is a top-class centre forward.SUBS:JAKUB KIWIOR (TIMBER, 45) – 7Did what was expected of him at left-back. Produced a good recovery tackle on Kang-in Lee in the box.MIKEL MERINO (PARTEY, 64) – 7Finally, a debut for the Spaniard. Some neat touches under pressure, slotting in seamlessly next to Rice.GABRIEL JESUS (TROSSARD, 74) – 6Looked desperate to impress having struggled for starts so far and that looks to be working against him – things just aren’t clicking.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY (SAKA, 92) – N/AKeown made 442 appearances for Arsenal after coming through the club’s academy in 1985.He originally left the Gunners in 1986 to join Aston Villa, spending three years there before signing for Everton in 1989.Watch Chelsea icon Frank Lampard leave Amazon Prime Video pundits stunned with brutal put down of Arsenal pairAfter four years he then rejoined Arsenal and remained there until 2004, winning three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and three Community Shields.Last night’s win over PSG leaves Arsenal eighth in the table, having drawn their opening game against Atalanta. More

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      Man City star Matheus Nunes ‘arrested on suspicion of stealing mobile phone in Madrid nightclub’

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      MANCHESTER City midfielder Matheus Nunes has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone in a Madrid nightclub.The 26-year-old Portuguese international is said to have been held at sprawling disco La Riviera and taken to a local police station for questioning.Matheus Nunes was allegedly arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phoneCredit: AlamyRespected Spanish daily El Mundo said the arrest occurred around 5.30am on September 8 after he was accused of taking the phone from a 58-year-old man who had tried to take a photo of him without permission in the nightclub toilets.Brazilian-born Nunes is said to have snatched the mobile in a fit of anger and refused to return it.Police made the arrest according to El Mundo after being called to the club and confirming the footballer still had the phone in his possession.The former Wolves player was reportedly handcuffed at the nightspot before being taken to a National Police station in the Madrid neighbourhood of Arganzuela.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was released hours later following the intervention of a lawyer.El Mundo reported he is expected to face charges and trial over the incident.A spokesman for the National Police in Madrid said: “I can confirm a Portuguese national was arrested in the early hours of September 8 at a Madrid nightclub on suspicion of stealing another person’s mobile phone.”The police force confirmed the man arrested was born in 1998, the same year as the Man City midfielder was born, but said it was unable to comment on whether the suspect was the footballer.Most read in FootballA well-placed source said: “This matter will now be resolved by way of a trial in court.”Following the alleged arrest, Nunes has played in matches against Brentford, Watford and in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Slovan Bratislava – which ended in a 4-0 win.Nunes signed for Man City from Wolves last year for a transfer fee of £53million.He has played 35 times for Pep Guardiola’s side overall, scoring one goal and adding six assists. More

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      Kai Havertz proving doubters wrong as Arsenal star’s incredible Emirates stat emerges after goal against PSG

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      KAI HAVERTZ has buried his critics with a jaw-dropping stat.The striker led Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat of Paris Saint-Germain by scoring for a SIXTH successive game at the Emirates.Arsenal striker Kai Havertz had a swagger about him as he celebrated his opener against PSG in Tuesday’s 2-0 home Champions League winCredit: RexHavertz showed PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma he was up to the challenge as he continued his remarkable Emirates run with a brave goalCredit: GettyRobin van Persie, seen here rejoicing with Theo Walcott, scored for a record seven games in a row at the Emirates 13 seasons agoCredit: GettyOnly Robin Van Persie has done it more times in a row – seven in 2011-12 – immediately before the Dutchman joined Manchester United.And Havertz’s brave header in Tuesday’s Champions League win showed he’s become a stand-out star with one of the season’s most incredible individual transformations.Bought from Chelsea as a £65million midfielder in July 2023, he suddenly looks the natural centre-forward Gunners’ boss Mikel Arteta has long craved.Havertz and Bukayo Saka struck at the peak of Arsenal’s impressive first-half superiority against PSG.READ MORE ON ARSENALAnd the way the German leapt to beat PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma even had shades of an old-fashioned British targetman – far removed from the player who flickered in and out of games and was such an erratic finisher, especially for Chelsea.Arteta himself raved about the 25-year-old after his dynamic leading of the line.The Spaniard told Amazon Prime: “He has been unbelievable. “His football brain, the way he understands space, his timing, he brings people together. Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThese figures show how busy Havertz was in attacking areas”His work ethic is incredible and he is a real threat around the box. He is one of our main players at the moment.”The Gunners now have four points from two Champions League games, without conceding a goal.Watch Chelsea icon Frank Lampard leave Amazon Prime Video pundits stunned with brutal put down of Arsenal pairBut suddenly it’s Havertz at the other end who is making the difference.Now, on Saturday, he has what appears a dream opportunity to equal Van Persie’s record of netting seven matches in a row at the Emirates.Third-placed Arsenal are at home to sieve-like Southampton.The newly-promoted Saints have let in 12 goals in picking up just one point from their first six games.A goal would also take Havertz ahead of Emmanuel Adebayor (2007-08) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (2019), who matched his six trick.Few would have bet on Havertz achieving his current feat at the start of the season.Now few would bet against him equalling RVP’s landmark figure.The German was also heavily involved in creating moves More

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      CBS Sports pundit Peter Schmeichel not given Man City clash to cover after controversial rant about former club

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      PETER SCHMEICHEL covered Celtic instead of Manchester City – following a controversial rant about his old club’s support.CBS Sports sent the former keeper to see Borussia Dortmund thump the Scottish champions 7-1 in Germany – rather than watch City triumph 4-0 at Slovan Bratislava.Peter Schmeichel this time gave his views on CelticCredit: GettyThe Dane’s unexpected destination for Tuesday’s Champions League action follows a blistering verdict on a “dead” Etihad atmosphere in the 0-0 draw against Inter Milan last month.It did give him the chance to see son Kasper in goal for Celtic – but the 60-year-old might have flinched as Dortmund were 5-1 up by half-time.Schmeichel Senior retired as a player in 2003 after a single season with City, following a career dominated by eight years at Manchester United.So it was perhaps no wonder his outburst ruffled feathers – although no specific reason has been given for him missing out on the Bratislava feast. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSchmeichel responded to the September 18 Etihad stalemate in front of 50,922 spectators by telling CBS: “I love good football and I like excitement from the crowd but it was dead – the Etihad today was absolutely dead.”He added: “The only people we could hear were the Inter supporters, who were quite good, but there was no atmosphere in the Etihad.”Normally, you’d think ‘well big European night’, but it didn’t happen for them.”Schmeichel wasn’t much more impressed with City themselves that night.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe ex-Aston Villa stopper said: “I don’t think it was a good draw.”I thought it was a really, really boring game and I’m sorry to say that.Watch awkward moment for Micah Richards as Jamie Carragher tells Peter Schmeichel ‘secret role’ he had in son’s career”I thought Inter did really well in stopping Man City.”Some fans thought Schmeichel was too harsh, especially as many regular followers struggle to afford tickets amid a wider cost of living crisis.And this time he saw Celtic become the first British team to let in five goals before the break in a European match since 1997-98.That was when Cwmbran Town exited the Cup Winners’ Cup 12-2 on aggregate against Progresul Bucharest. More

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      Fans convinced Declan Rice handed Riccardo Calafiori a VAPE in middle of Arsenal’s Champions League clash against PSG

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      DECLAN RICE kept Arsenal fans guessing during Tuesday’s Champions League clash with PSG.Supporters were convinced the Gunners midfielder handed teammate Riccardo Calafiori a VAPE during the contest at the Emirates.Fans spotted Declan Rice giving teammate Riccardo Calafiori an object during Arsenal’s win over PSGCredit: Amazon PrimeThe Arsenal defender took the item moments after being bookedCredit: Amazon PrimeSome fans claimed it was a vape as the Italian walked away from the refCredit: Amazon PrimeRice and Calafiori put in strong performances as Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners in the Champions League tie.Goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka in the first half gave the Gunners a comfortable victory. But it was an incident during the second half in North London which had social media abuzz. Calafiori was in the process of being booked after a coming together with PSG’s Fabian Ruiz.READ MORE ON ARSENALAs referee Slavko Vincic produced the yellow card, Rice appeared and gave an item to his teammate.Calafiori walked away from the referee, immediately putting the object into his mouth. One fan wildly speculated on X: “Who just saw Declan Rice giving Calafiori a vape and Calafiori vaping in the middle of the game? WTH is that!”Another claimed the same idea: “I thought Rice gave Calafiori a vape at first I had to rewind.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd a third added: “What did Rice just pass to Calafiori? It looked like a vape ffs.”While a fourth laughed: “Calafiori hitting a vape midgame is crazy, but whats crazier is how come Rice had it in his pocket like is he their vape holder?”PSG fans vandalise rivals’ team coach after finding it on same ferry ahead of Arsenal clashDespite what it looked like, other eagle-eyed fans noticed the supposed vape was infact an energy gel. One fan laughed: “It’s clearly a gel, come on guys.”And another added: “Who just chucked an energy gel at Calafiori while he was getting booked?The gels are designed to give an instant boost energy boost and there are no rules against taking them during a game. Arsenal sit eighth in the new-look Champions League table after Tuesday’s win. It follows a disappointing 0-0 stalemate with Atalanta in Gameweek 1.READ MORE SUN STORIESHavertz nodded home a brilliant cross from Leandro Trossard on 20 minutes to open the scoring. Saka deservedly doubled that lead 15 minutes later, swinging over a free-kick that evaded everyone, including keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. More

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      Arsenal 2 PSG 0: Havertz and Saka both score as Gunners dominate Champions League clash to seal first win

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      ARSENE WENGER used to moan until the cows came home about the impossibility of competing with state-owned oil-rich clubs.Mikel Arteta simply gets on with it – and with increasingly impressive levels of success.Bukayo Saka was on target as Arsenal beat PSG 2-0Credit: GettyKai Havertz also scored in the routine Champions League winCredit: GettyHaving given Abu Dhabi’s Manchester City a serious fright in a 2-2 draw at the Etihad nine days ago, here were the Arsenal strolling to victory against the pride of Qatar, Paris St Germain.It helped that PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma went a long way to gifting first-half goals to Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.But Arteta’s side – unbeaten in four against Pep Guardiola’s City by the way – are looking increasingly comfortable back on the Champions League stage which they vacated during Wenger’s latter years.This was a battle between arguably the two most famous European clubs never to have ruled the continent – and on this evidence, Arsenal look far closer than the French champions to finally lifting Old Big Ears.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn Havertz, who capitalised on Donnarumma’s first blunder to head the opener, they have a high-class forward who has already scored the winner in a Champions League Final.And there are many more of Arteta’s side looking unfazed at the top table, not least Saka, who was mesmerising at times.There was a lot to savour for the Gooners here, including a debut for midfielder Mikel Merino, the £32million summer signing from Real Sociedad who missed the start of the season through injury and arrived as a second-half sub.And the central-defensive duo of Gabriel and William Saliba are a magnificent pair of killjoys, snuffing out any semblance of fun for opposition forwards.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSArsenal are unbeaten in 14 matches in all competitions now and the biggest compliment of all is that they barely seem to be missing their injured skipper Martin Odegaard.PSG may have lacked the Galactico quality of their Messi-Neymar-Mbappe years, and the format of this monster group stage may be baffling, but this was a competition Arsenal missed for six seasons until last term and so there was still a buzz in the watery north London air.PSG fans vandalise rivals’ team coach after finding it on same ferry ahead of Arsenal clashThe black-clad Parisien ultras were trying to look scary in their corner of the Clock End, there were bright orange pyrotechnics and the strangulated tones of the Champions League anthem blared out.After years of Thursday-night Europa fayre, the Arsenal are getting used to being back among the elite.PSG are a younger, better-balanced and more serious side these days and boss Luis Enrique had axed Ousmane Dembele from his matchday squad for a disciplinary breach.That indicated a change in dressing-room dynamics since the days when egomaniac players ruled the roost at the Parc des Princes.Early on, they were making it difficult for Arteta’s side, although Saka did fire narrowly over after Arsenal’s impressive new full-back Riccardo Calafiori had darted inside to tee him up.Havertz opened the scoring with a fine headerCredit: ReutersThe German looks to be loving life as a strikerCredit: ReutersHavertz had just squandered a decent opening, created by Saka and the marauding Jurrien Timber, when he opened the scoring on 20 minutes.Leandro Trossard supplied a wicked centre from deep on the left and Donnarumma panicked, straying off his line and flapping, as Havertz escaped his marker Pacho and netted with a straightforward header.Havertz is often referred to as a false nine but the German has many of the attributes of a very actual centre-forward, along with so much else.For Donnarumma – the keeper who broke English hearts in the 2021 Euros final shoot-out – it had not been a happy start, after he’d already received treatment following a collision with Gabriel Martinelli. Saka got the second as his free-kick went all the way throughCredit: GettyThe ace set the tone for victory with an all-round top performanceCredit: GettyThe French supporters – many of them as topless as Geordies in the chill drizzle – kept on bouncing and hollering, and their team threatened a response.Nuno Mendes arrowed a shot against the foot of the post, then the lightning quick Achraf Hakimi tore down the right, cut inside and forced David Raya to save with his legs at the near post.So Arsenal’s second goal was both against the run of play and an absolute fluke – not that any of the Emirates faithful could have cared less.Saka won a free-kick, by the touchline, then delivered a low inswinger, which Martinelli, Gabriel and Thomas Partey all went for and all missed. But so, too, did Donnarumma.Mikel Arteta was delighted to see Arsenal get their first European win this termCredit: AFPLuis Enrique had to see his PSG side suffered their first loss in all competitionsCredit: APPerhaps it was all another stroke of genius from Arsenal’s set-piece genius Nico Jover. Or perhaps it was utterly freakish.After that gift, Saka really began to purr, bringing out the Elvis hips, toasting his full-back and centring for Trossard, only for Donnarumma to suddenly remember that he is an elite goalkeeper.At half-time, Arteta replaced Timber with Jakub Kiwior and soon his side almost conjured a gem of a third goal – Trossard to Havertz, who chipped a pass to Martinelli, who volleyed too close to Donnarumma.PSG had their moments – Kang-in Lee shooting into the turf and up onto the crossbar before a decent penalty shout for handball against Calafiori fell on deaf ears.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut usually Arsenal’s back four were there, relishing the dirty work, bumping chests and fists, keeping the sheet clean.Wenger was wrong. There is a way to compete with the state-owned super-rich. It’s just a lot of damned hard work. More

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      Arsenal 2-0 PSG LIVE RESULT: Gunners overcome tough test to claim first Champions League win of season – latest reaction

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      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 PSGArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Martinelli, Saka, Havertz, TrossardPSG team: Donnarumma, Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Barcola, Lee, DoueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…PSG disappointing in defeatSince 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: ReutersCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGunners’ victory moves them up tableWith 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.Credit: PACredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 2-0 PSGIt 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.Copy linkCopiedChampions League full-time scoresRed Bull Salzburg 0-4 BrestStuttgart 1-1 Sparta PragueBarcelona 5-0 Young BoysBayer Leverkusen 1-0 AC MilanBorussia Dortmund 7-1 CelticInter Milan 4-0 Red Star BelgradePSV 1-1 Sporting CPSlovan Bratislava 0-4 Man CityCopy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-0 PSGArsenal 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.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-0 PSGThe referee brings the game to a close.It is a comfortable victory for Arsenal.PSG really lacked the attacking intent in this game.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG90+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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG90+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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG90. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG88. 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: APCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG86. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG84. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG82. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG80. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG78. 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.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG76. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG74. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG72. 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.Copy linkCopiedChampions League latest scoresBarcelona 4-0 Young BoysBayer Leverkusen 1-0 AC MilanBorussia Dortmund 6-1 CelticInter Milan 3-0 Red Star BelgradePSV 1-0 Sporting CPSlovan Bratislava 0-4 Man CityCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG70. 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.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG68. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG66. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG64. Vitinha and Doue are replaced by Ruiz and Muani.Merino comes on for Partey.He gets a big reception from The Gunners’ fans.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG62. 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.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 PSG60. 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.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More