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Arsenal are back in Champions League action hoping to bounce back from a terrible domestic weekend as they host Shakhtar Donetsk in the European top-flight.
Mikel Arteta’s men were defeated 2-0 by Bournemouth in the Premier League last time out and will hope to brush that loss aside in order move closer to the automatic qualifying spots in the Champions League table tonight.
The top eight teams will all earn a place in the last-16 without having to go through a play-off match and the Gunners currently sit 13th with one win and one draw from their two matches so far. It has been a strong start to the competition with their opponents being Europa League champions Atalanta and Ligue 1 winners Paris Saint-Germain.
In comparision, Shakhtar are still seeking their first win in the revamped league phase having taken one point from their first two matches. Arsenal will be confident of winning all three points tonight but the Champions League does throw out the odd surprising result.
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Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
86 mins: Mikel Arteta is now just focused on getting this win over the line. Arsenal dominated the first half but Shakhtar have fought back in the second.
It’s been a very strong response from the visitors who, on reflection, probably deserve a goal in this half.
Arsenal are bringing on Jorginho to replace Trossard.
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:44
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
83 mins: Pedro Henrique bombs forward down the left and lifts a cross into the box. David Raya parries it away but only puts the ball in the middle of the 18-yard box.
Luckily the first man to it is an Arsenal one and the ball is hooked clear.
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:40
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
80 mins: Into the last 10 minutes now and this is where things start to get nervy. Arsenal keep putting themselves under pressure with simple passing errors and mistakes.
Shakhtar believe they can get back into this one.
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:38
SAVED! Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
Dmytro Riznyk hangs out his legs as Leandro Trossard goes down the middle. It’s not a great penalty and the Shakhtar goalkeeper comes up trumps to keep his team in touch.
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:34
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
75 mins: The do! Penalty to Arsenal.
Leandro Trossard is stepping up to take it.
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:32
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
There’s a VAR review happening for a handball against one of the Shakhtar defenders. This was ignored on the field but the referee has been called over for a look.
Arsenal may have a penalty here…
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:32
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
69 mins: Calafiori doesn’t look quite right. He’s got a furrowed brow and seems to have a niggle after that tackle from Eguinaldo.
Miles Lewis-Skelly is called on to replace him and this will be a test for the youngster as Arsenal attempt to close out this match.
Shakhtar are just finding some momentum.
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:28
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
66 mins: Calafiori is bungled off the ball by Eguinaldo who nicks it deep in the Gunners’ half and looks to have left a bit on the defender.
A proper chance doesn’t develop but it’s a warning sign at 1-0. This game hasn’t been won yet.
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:23
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
60 mins: An hour played at the Emirates and Mikel Arteta is considering some substitutions. He’s sent a few players out to warm up.
Arsenal will want to win this game but they’ve got a big Premier League clash with Liverpool to worry about as well.
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:20
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar
57 mins: Martinelli bounces off Yukhym Konoplia and lifts a cross to the far side of the box aiming for Gabriel Jesus. Jesus is beaten in the air by Pedor Henrique who clears the danger.
It’s been a touch evening for the two full backs from Shakhtar.
Mike Jones22 October 2024 21:16