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Arsenal Beats PSG to Snag Their First Win in The New Champions League
Arsenal showcased their strength on a major European night by defeating Paris Saint Germain, securing a 2-0 victory with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. The match highlighted Arsenal's capabilities under Mikel Arteta, especially in defense.
The "Gunners" capitalized on their opportunities in the first half, with an excellent cross from Leandro Trossard that allowed Havertz to score with a header. Havertz, who has been performing impressively with Arsenal, expertly anticipated to open the scoring.
Arsenal's second goal came from a set-piece by Saka. His cross passed through the area untouched, going directly into the goal.
In the second half, Arsenal came close to extending their lead, but Martinelli's attempts were securely stopped. Meanwhile, PSG displayed more offensive activity, creating opportunities such as Kang-In Lee's shot that hit the crossbar from a corner.
On the defensive end, David Raya once again stood out, keeping a clean sheet for the second consecutive Champions League match. Additionally, Mikel Merino made his debut for Arsenal, participating for half an hour following his recovery from a shoulder injury.
With this result, Arsenal accumulates four points in the group stage, matching PSG, which also has four points following their initial victory over Girona. In their next matches, Arsenal will host Shakhtar, while PSG will face PSV Eindhoven at home.