Arsenal cruised by to the Champions League last-16 as group winners after a panoramic first half noticed them beat Lens 6-0 on the Emirates.
The stress had been turned again on the Gunners by PSV, whose late comeback win in opposition to Sevilla within the early kick-off meant Arsenal wanted some extent to qualify for the knockout rounds.
And so they answered the decision emphatically. Actually, it took simply 13 minutes within the first half for Arsenal to dismantle their opponents, who had overwhelmed them 2-1 within the reverse fixture in October.
Kai Havertz (13) started the glut, scoring in his second successive sport, earlier than Gabriel Jesus (21) doubled. Bukayo Saka (23) – persevering with his advantageous type within the Champions League this season – bundled residence the subsequent, however the perfect got here from a advantageous, solo effort from Gabriel Martinelli (27).
His effort was maybe matched by Martin Odegaard’s (45+1) sensible strike on the stroke of half-time, whipping residence a thunderous volley. Jorginho then rounded off a press release Arsenal efficiency from the penalty spot after European debutant Abduqodir Khusanov was penalised for handball.
The consequence sees the Gunners by as Group B winners with 12 factors, with PSV becoming a member of them within the knockout rounds. The groups face one another within the ultimate group sport in a fortnight’s time. Lens, in the meantime, have been knocked out of the Champions League.
Extra to observe…
What’s subsequent?
Arsenal host Wolves within the Premier League on Saturday; kick-off 3pm. The Gunners full their Champions League group stage marketing campaign away at PSV on Tuesday December 12; kick off 5.45pm.
Lens host Lyon at 4pm on Saturday in Ligue 1 whereas they host Sevilla within the Champions League on December 12; kick off 5.45pm.
