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Arsenal V PSG - as it happened

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Arsenal v PSG, Champions League 2024/2025, League-phase matchday 2, lineups, 01/10/2024. BeSoccer
Arsenal v PSG, Champions League 2024/2025, League-phase matchday 2, lineups, 01/10/2024. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Champions League matchday 2 showdown between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain from the Emirates stadium, which kicks off at 21:00 CET.
Goal

List of goalscorers

Kai Havertz
20'
1 - 0
Bukayo Saka
35'
2 - 0
Press

Match report in news

  • 94'
    FT: Arsenal 2-0 PSG. The Gunners managed to claim a crucial win against tough opposition in Paris Saint-Germain. Kai Havertz headed in Leandro Trossard's pinpoint cross in the first half to break the deadlock. Bukayo Saka's dangerous cross found its way into the net minutes before half-time to double the lead for the Londoners, who managed to keep the Parisians at bay until the final whistle.
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 92'
    Arsenal sub: Lewis-Skelly replaces Saka.
  • 90'
    Four mins added!
  • 88'
    Saka keeps the ball at the corner while the winger tries to waste time.
  • 82'
    Nuno mendes' cross form the left flank is deflected by Calafiori. Corner for the visitors.
  • 78'
    Saliba clears the ball as it hits Calafiori's arm inside the box. Vincic does not award a penalty.
Card

Yellow card

a Arsenal
  • 76'
    Fabian is shown a yellow card too.
Card

Yellow card

a Arsenal
  • 76'
    Tempers flare between Fbaian and Calafiori. The Gunners centre-back sees yellow.
  • 73'
    Arsenal sub: Gabriel Jesus replaces Trossard.
  • 71'
    Havertz tries to dribble past Pacho but the PSG player wins the ball back.
  • 66'
    Lee takes the corner and Joao Neves' finish at the near post hits the crossbar!
Substitution

Substitution

at PSG
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 64'
    Arsenal sub: Mikel Merino replaces Partey.
  • 62'
    PSG double sub: Vitinha and Doue OUT. Fabian and Kolo Muani IN.
  • 58'
    Great chance for the hosts! Rice feeds Martinelli and the Brazilian crosses the bal to the far post before Havertz's header is blocked by Nuno Mendes.
  • 55'
    Rice's cross from the corner is caught by Donnarumma.
  • 53'
    The Gunners move the ball from flank to flank.
  • 48'
    Havertz fouls Vitinha and it's a dangerous free-kick for the visitors.
Substitution

Substitution

at Arsenal
  • 46'
    Arsenal sub: Kiwior replaces Timber.
  • 46'
    Second half underway!
  • 45'
    HT: Arsenal 2- PSG. A first half in which the Gunners dominated the Parisians. Kai Havertz headed in Trossard's pinpoint cross to break the deadlock and Saka extended the lead before the break after Saka's free-kick found its way into the net!
  • 45'
    One min added!
  • 43'
    Saka tries to find Trossard at the far post but the ball goes really wide.
  • 38'
    Another one for Arsenal! Saka's cross to the near post is almost fired home by Trossard!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 35'
  • 35'
    GOOOOOOOALLLLLLLL TO ARSENAL! Another goal from set-pieces! Saka's dangerous free-kick evades everyone and finds its way into the net!
  • 34'
    Nuno Mendes fouls Saka on the left flank.
  • 30'
    Another one for PSG! Doue finds Achraf with sapce and the full-back, after driving the ball down the right wing, tries to beat Raya with a close range finish, which is parried by the Spanish goalkeeper.
  • 28'
    HUGE chance for PSG! Nuno Mendes play a lovely one-two with Barcola and once on the edge of the box, the full-back hits the far post with a thumping effort!
  • 23'
    Arsenal are feeling comfortable despite PSG's high pressing.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Arsenal en el 20'
  • 20'
    GOOOOOALLLLLL TO ARSENAL! Trossard's pinpoint cross from the right wing is headed in by Havertz from close range!
  • 18'
    Saka feeds Havertz inside the box and the German striker squares the ball to the far post before Donnarumma parries it!
  • 15'
    Saka tries to win the ball back but fouls Nuno Mendes on the left flank.
  • 12'
    Desire Doue tries his luck with a long-range effort. However, the PSG new signing was caught offside.
  • 9'
    First chance for the Gunners! Calafiori finds Saka inside the box but the Englishman's curling effort goes wide.
  • 7'
    Great high pressing from Arsenal, which makes things difficult for PSG.
  • 4'
    Donnarumma is being treated after a hard clash with Martinelli.
  • 2'
    Great start from the Gunners, who keep possession of the ball.
  • 1'
    Everything underway here!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Players take to the pitch!
  • PRVW
    Arsenal starting XI: David Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Havertz, Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
  • PRVW
    PSG starting XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, João Neves, Zaïre-Emery; Doué, Kang In Lee, Barcola.
  • PRVW
    Lineups have landed!
  • PRVW
    "He did not respect nor comply with the obligations of the team," said Luis Enrique when explaining his decision to rule out Dembele in his recent press conference.
  • PRVW
    Elsewhere, Luis Enrique has ruled Ousmane Dembele out for the clash for indiscipline after an argument with the player following the match against Rennes in Ligue 1.
  • PRVW
    In stark contrast to Arsenal's attention to detail in dead-ball situations, Paris Saint-Germain have stubbornly opted against focusing on set-pieces. That has led to PSG routinely conceding from corners and free-kicks. The French champions' curious attitude to set-pieces has left them vulnerable, much like Spurs.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal will deploy a potent weapon who never sets foot on the pitch. The Gunners have emerged as Europe's preeminent force at corners and free-kicks thanks to their set-piece guru Nicolas Jover. Arteta's side have scored 44 goals from set-pieces (excluding penalties) since Jover's arrival.
  • PRVW
    The match will be officiated by Slavko Vincic. Nejc Kajtazovic will be the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
  • PRVW
    PSG possible starting XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Neves, Zaire-Emery; Lee, Kolo Muani, Barcola.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal possible starting XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Havertz, Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli.
  • PRVW
    Let's take a look at some possible lineups!
Info

Pre-match

01 October 2024, 21:00

Referee: Slavko Vincic | VAR: Nejc Kajtazovic

Stadium: Emirates Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions League matchday 2 showdown between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain from the Emirates stadium!