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Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2024, in their opening UEFA Champions League group stage match. Goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka propelled the Gunners to a crucial win. (Arsenal 2 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain FC - Match Report | Arsenal.com, Arsenal 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka score as Gunners claim Champions League win | Football News | Sky Sports)
⚽ Match Summary
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First Half:
- 19' – Kai Havertz opened the scoring with a header from Leandro Trossard's cross.
- 34' – Bukayo Saka doubled the lead with a near-post free-kick that evaded everyone and found the net. (Arsenal 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka score as Gunners claim Champions League win | Football News | Sky Sports, Arsenal 2 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain FC - Match Report | Arsenal.com)
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Second Half:
- PSG created chances, with Nuno Mendes hitting the post and Joao Neves striking the bar.
- Arsenal's defense, led by goalkeeper David Raya, held firm to maintain the clean sheet. (Arsenal 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka score as Gunners claim Champions League win | Football News | Sky Sports, Wayne Rooney takes aim at 'subdued' Arsenal fans for PSG defeat as Thierry Henry fires his old side a warning)
📝 Player Ratings
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Arsenal:
- David Raya (7), Jurrien Timber (7), William Saliba (7), Gabriel Magalhães (7), Riccardo Calafiori (7), Thomas Partey (7), Declan Rice (7), Leandro Trossard (7), Bukayo Saka (8), Kai Havertz (8), Gabriel Martinelli (7).
- Substitutes: Jakub Kiwior (6), Mikel Merino (6), Gabriel Jesus (6), Myles Lewis-Skelly (6). (Arsenal 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka score as Gunners claim Champions League win | Football News | Sky Sports, Arsenal 2 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain FC - Match Report | Arsenal.com)
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PSG:
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (5), Nuno Mendes (6), Axel Disasi (6), Marquinhos (6), Achraf Hakimi (6), Joao Neves (7), Vitinha (6), Warren Zaire-Emery (6), Bradley Barcola (6), Lee Kang-in (6), El Chadaille Bitshiabu (5).
- Substitutes: Randal Kolo Muani (6), Fabian Ruiz (6). (Arsenal 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka score as Gunners claim Champions League win | Football News | Sky Sports, Arsenal 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka score as Gunners claim Champions League win | Football News | Sky Sports)
📊 Key Stats
- Arsenal maintained their unbeaten record against PSG in major European competitions (P5 W2 D3).
- Bukayo Saka has been directly involved in eight goals in six home Champions League appearances for Arsenal (5 goals, 3 assists), with all five of his goals coming at the Emirates Stadium.
- This victory marked Arsenal's first Champions League win of the season and moved them into the top eight spots in the league phase table. (Arsenal 2 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain FC - Match Report | Arsenal.com, Arsenal 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka score as Gunners claim Champions League win | Football News | Sky Sports)
For more details and match highlights, you can visit the official Arsenal website: (Arsenal 2 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain FC - Match Report | Arsenal.com)
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