Havertz and Saka targets see off PSG as Arsenal protected first win

Arsenal secured their first win of the new-look UEFA Champions League with an confident 2-0 victory over French champions Paris Saint-Germain on the Emirates.

Mikel Arteta’s aspect had been most likely lucky to earn a draw at Europa League holders Atalanta a fortnight in the past, however confirmed why they’re a few of the favourites to raise this match for the primary time by way of taking part in a moderately dominant night in North London.

They took the lead on 20 mins when Kai Havertz rose bravely to move into the online from Leandro Trossard’s go ahead of a Bukayo Saka free-kick from out huge on 35 mins controlled to elude a packed field with Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma by some means overwhelmed at his close to put up.

Luis Enrique’s younger Ligue 1 leaders, who edged Girona 1-0 a fortnight in the past, handed the click smartly in the second one part, however may now not discover a leading edge to their play as Joao Neves noticed an effort come go into reverse the house bar on 68 mins with house goalkeeper David Raya overwhelmed.

Arsenal lengthen their unbeaten run over PSG in Europe to 5 fits, the French aspect’s longest winless run towards any opponent within the festival.

The Gunners go back to motion with a house fit towards Shakhtar Donetsk on October 22, with PSG webhosting PSV Eindhoven at the similar night.

Saka was once passed the captain’s armband for his aspect’s first house fit of the match, and rose to the instance by way of main from the entrance. Used to be a continuing danger within the first length when Arsenal did all of the heavy lifting on their option to a at ease 3 issues.

Luis Enrique’s aspect handed the ball smartly, however regarded light-weight compared to an Arsenal group, with William Saliba and Gabriel impressed on the again, who outmuscled in addition to outthought them.

Are the French champions severe contenders to raise the Champions League this season? In this appearing, they’re going to lack the nous and tool to hassle the intense heavyweights after we get to the trade finish of the match.

Arsenal: Raya 7, Bushes 6, Saliba 8, Gabriel 8, Calafiori 7, Saka 8, Partey 7, Rice 7, Martinelli 7, Havertz 7, Trossard 7 Subs: Gabriel Jesus 6, Kiwior 6, Merino 6, Lewis-Skelly 6,

PSG: Donnarumma 6, Hakimi 7, Marquinhos 7, Pacho 6, Nuno Mendes 7, Zaire Emery 6, Vitinha 6, Neves 6, Doue 6, Lee6, Barcola 6 Subs: Fabian Ruiz 7, Muani 7

9′ LOVELY EFFORT BY SAKA Sensible effort by way of the England winger as he curls one simply huge of Donnarumma’s bar after some intricate build-up paintings. Simply what you will have come to be expecting from Saka in an Arsenal blouse.

19′ A LOVELY LITTLE ARSENAL ATTACKING SURGE Havertz dancing to the byline within the Paris field. Manages to get the go past Donnarumma, however Achraf Hakimi is readily available to make the clearance. Very good transfer.

20′ GOAL! (HAVERTZ) ARSENAL 1-0 PSG Beautiful transfer by way of Arsenal. Cannot say that purpose wasn’t coming as Kai Havertz will get in forward of Donnarumma to nod into the online from the Leandro Trossard go. Courageous and good from the Gunners. His 5th of the season.

35′ GOAL! (SAKA) ARSENAL 2-0 PSG Saka whips in a free-kick to the close to put up. Numerous our bodies observe the go in, however did that get a marginally? Seems like Saka’s purpose. Regardless of. Donnarumma smartly overwhelmed as ball simply flew via site visitors. Arsenal lead 2-0. Saka’s sixtieth Arsenal purpose.

68′ A LOVELY LITTLE ARSENAL ATTACKING SURGE Havertz dancing to the byline within the Paris field. Manages to get the go past Donnarumma, however Achraf Hakimi is readily available to make the clearance. Very good transfer.