First-half goals by Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka helped Arsenal seal a 2-0 home victory against Paris Saint Germain to kickstart its Champions League campaign on Tuesday.
After drawing away to Italian side Atalanta in its opening game the onus was on Mikel Arteta’s side to deliver a win and it was impressive against the French champion.
The in-form Havertz headed his side in front after 20 minutes from Leandro Trossard’s teasing cross and Saka put Arsenal in complete control 15 minutes later when his free kick somehow found its way into the net.
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PSG, who won its opening game against Girona, struck the woodwork in each half and played with more urgency after the interval but could have few complaints about the outcome.
Victory propelled Arsenal into the top eight of the new 36-team league phase with its next match at home to Shakhtar Donetsk after the international break. PSG is up against PSV Eindhoven in its next match.
Source Agencies
