ALL GOALS: Arsenal vs Slavia Praga | UEFA Champions League

Mikel Arteta's side appeared to have the game under control, but a 90th-minute goal turned the closing stages into a test of resilience.

The Gunners Secure Hard-Fought UEFA Champions League Victory Over Slavia Prague

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away to Slavia Prague on Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League. Mikel Arteta's side controlled the first half but had to dig deep to hold on to all three points.

GYÖKERES AND MADUEKE PUT ARSENAL IN CONTROL

The Gunners struck early. In the 9th minute, Noni Madueke opened the scoring after a brilliant assist from Viktor Gyökeres, who collected a long ball from David Raya before setting up the English winger.

Just before halftime, in the 38th minute, the Swedish striker doubled Arsenal's lead with a clinical finish after receiving a pass from Mikel Merino. The 2-0 scoreline appeared to put the London side on course for a comfortable evening.

SLAVIA PRAGUE FIGHT BACK AND PUT ARSENAL UNDER PRESSURE

However, the game took a different turn after the break. The Czech side pushed forward, created dangerous opportunities and forced David Raya into action to keep Arsenal's lead intact.

The Gunners' resistance was finally broken in the 90th minute, when Wiktor Nowak converted a cross from David Jurásek to make it 2-1. The closing moments were filled with tension, but Arsenal held on until the final whistle.

With this result, Arteta's team moved to 10 points from four matches, keeping themselves firmly in contention near the top of the league phase standings. It was an important victory, but one that also served as a warning: Arsenal cannot afford to take their foot off the gas.

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2-1 VICTORY: Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague away from home to claim three valuable points on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League.
GYÖKERES AND MADUEKE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE: Noni Madueke opened the scoring before Viktor Gyökeres doubled the lead ahead of halftime.
DRAMATIC FINISH: Slavia Prague pulled one back through Wiktor Nowak in the 90th minute, putting the Gunners under pressure before they held on for the win.