Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 in Champions League, two wins from two
Goals from Timber and Eze, plus a Saka strike off the bench, sealed a second consecutive win.
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What happened
Arsenal hosted Lille in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League at the Emirates Stadium, with Olivier Giroud returning to face his former club. Arsenal scored three goals in seven minutes midway through the second half to win 3-0. Bukayo Saka scored after coming off the bench, and Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze also found the net.
Why it matters
The result gives Arsenal two wins from two in the league phase, while Lille have lost both matches so far. Reports note that tougher tests still await Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta's side still have questions, particularly around Viktor Gyökeres.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 5:45 PM ET: Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 in the Champions League, with Timber, Eze and Saka on target.
- Oct 13, 7:08 PM ET: Arsenal scored three goals in seven minutes midway through the second half, and Lille remained winless in the competition.
- Oct 13, 8:20 PM ET: Reports said Arsenal's strength in depth made the difference again, though Gyökeres remained a concern for the club.
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