Mikel Arteta’s side recorded a win on Tuesday evening as Arsenal beat Paris St. Germain 2-0, with strikes from Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz sealing the deal for the North London club.
Despite holding much of the possession, PSG failed to truly test David Raya, except in the second half where he made some crucial stops to register a second clean sheet. This fixture continues PSG’s winless record against Arsenal.
Arteta fielded the same side from the win over Leicester, with club captain Martin Ødegaard still out injured and Ben White absent from the squad. Arsenal’s consistency in lineup selection seems to be paying off, as the team has shown improved cohesion and tactical discipline.
Luis Enrique deployed a 4-3-3 formation, with Ousmane Dembélé excluded from the squad due to issues with the manager. The midfield trio of Vitinha, João Neves, and Warren Zaïre-Emery played behind Bradley Barcola, Lee Kang-In, and Désiré Doué. PSG’s lineup, though strong on paper, struggled to break down Arsenal’s organized defense.
The first-half proceedings were interesting, with PSG dominating most of the possession, shots, and attempts. However, Leandro Trossard made a blistering run and clipped a cross to the far corner, which was met by Kai Havertz for Arsenal’s first goal of the night. Havertz’s goal was a testament to his growing confidence and integration into Arteta’s system.
The hosts threatened for much of the half, securing a second goal after a free-kick routine, with Bukayo Saka poking it past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Saka’s goal showed his sharpness and ability to capitalize on set-piece opportunities.
Gabriel Martinelli was close to a third, with Donnarumma saving the ball from entering the net. The away side saw the woodwork hit twice, including a curling effort from Nuno Mendes following a corner. PSG’s inability to convert these chances underscores their ongoing struggles in front of goal.
Arsenal now has 4 points on the table and will face Dinamo Zagreb next, while PSG, with 3 points, will face PSV Eindhoven in the next round of the league phase.
This victory puts Arsenal in a strong position as they look to advance in the competition, while PSG will need to regroup and address their tactical shortcomings.
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