For date 1 of group B of the UEFA Champions League – 2023-2024 tournament, the Gunners achieved an overwhelming 4-0 victory at home against PSV this Wednesday. Bukayo Saka (7′ 1T), Leandro Trossard (19′ 1T), Gabriel Jesús (37′ 1T) and Martin Odegaard (24′ 2T) were the authors of the overwhelming victory for the local team.
A highlight of the match was Martin Odegaard’s goal in the 24th minute of the second half. The midfielder took a tremendous shot from the semicircle, after receiving an assist from Reiss Nelson. The ball entered the left and right post.
The figure of the meeting was Martin Odegaard. The Arsenal midfielder stood out against PSV since he scored 1 goal, made 60 correct passes, stole 2 balls and kicked the goal 3 times.
Another of the key footballers at the Emirates Stadium was Gabriel Jesús. The Arsenal striker scored 1 goal, kicked 6 times on goal against PSV and made 18 correct passes.
It was a closely contested match with fouls on both sides. There were several reprimands: Ben White, Olivier Boscagli, Malik Tillman and Jerdy Schouten.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta set up a 4-3-3 formation on the field with David Raya in goal; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Olexandr Zinchenko on the defensive line; Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz in the middle; and Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesús and Leandro Trossard in attack.
For their part, those led by Peter Bosz stood with a 4-5-1 strategy with Walter Benítez between the three sticks; Jordan Teze, Armel Bella Kotchap, Olivier Boscagli and Sergiño Dest in defense; Jerdy Schouten, Joey Veerman, Johan Bakayoko, Ismael Saibari and Noa Lang in the midfield; and Luuk de Jong up front.
The referee designated for the match was Felix Zwayer.
The Gunners will visit Lens on the next matchday, while PSV will host Sevilla at the Philips Stadion stadium.
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