Arsenal vs PSG LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as Gunners cruise to victory

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Arsenal cruised to a comfortable and deserved victory over Paris Saint-Germain after excelling in the first half at the Emirates Stadium.

Following a draw in their first match of this new Champions League league phase the Gunners hoped to overcome the French champions and signal that they are a team which can go all the way in this tournament.

Mikel Arteta’s side started slowly, absorbing a bit of early pressure and playing themselves into the game. They drew PSG out of position and broke down the left wing through Leandro Trossard. He flicked the ball into the box and found Kai Havertz who headed in the opener.

It was one of many chances Arsenal created in the first 20 minutes or so and when Bukayo Saka added a second from a wide free kick the hosts were well on top. In the second half, PSG responded well but couldn’t find a way through Arsenal’s stubborn defence.

The Gunners saw out the match, took the three points and are on track to move towards the top eight and an automatic spot in the knockout rounds.

Relive the Champions League updates below:

Arsenal vs PSG LIVE

• REPORT: How the Champions League surrendered its competitive edge
• FT Arsenal defeat PSG 2-0 in the Champions League
• 54’ SAVE! Donnarumma keeps out Martinelli’s volley (ARS 2-0 PSG)
• 35’ GOAL! Saka scores from a wide free kick (ARS 2-0 PSG)
• 29’ CHANCE! Nuno Mendes misses a shot from range (ARS 1-0 PSG)
• 20’ GOAL! Havertz nods the Gunners ahead (ARS 1-0 PSG)
• 9’ CLOSE! Saka curls a shot over the crossbar (ARS 0-0 PSG)

[1 October 2024 17:30 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal vs PSG prediction

A lower-key battle than might be expected for such a high-profile encounter, due to the nature of this competition offering little jeopardy for big clubs failing to win.

With that said, both teams have the ability to score goals but might not have the edge to go on and way the game.

Arsenal 1-1 PSG.

[1 October 2024 17:24 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal vs PSG predicted line-ups and latest odds

Here’s how wee see both teams lining up for tonight’s match based on their previous results and how both managers will look to outfox the other:

Arsenal XI: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Saka, Trossard, Martinelli, Havertz

PSG XI: Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Beraldo, Neves, Zaire-Emery, Ruiz, Muani, Kang-In, Barcola

As for latest odds, Arsenal are the surprisingly heavy favourites with a decent 7/2 price backing the French champions to triumph at the Emirates:

Arsenal 8/11

Draw 14/5

PSG 7/2

[1 October 2024 17:18 · Mike Jones]

What is the early team news?

The Gunners will be without Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard, as well as defenders Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko and potentially Ben White. The latter’s absence would mean Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori at full-back again, but otherwise they’re likely to go with the same faces as have been in the team recently.

PSG are missing a plethora of starters including Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Goncalo Ramos and Ousmane Dembele, the latter after falling out with manager Luis Enrique. Nuno Mendes, Vintinha and goalkeeper Gigi Donnarumma are also all doubts, leaving a few holes for PSG to fill.

[1 October 2024 17:13 · Mike Jones]

Where can I watch it?

Arsenal vs PSG is one of the Champions League matches that will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video with coverage starting at 6.30pm.

If you’re not an Amazon Prime Video subscriber you can start a free 30-day trial herewhich will allow you to watch the game.

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[1 October 2024 17:07 · Mike Jones]

When is Arsenal vs PSG?

The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Tuesday 1 October at the Emirates Stadium.

(AFP via Getty Images)

[1 October 2024 17:00 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal vs PSG

Arsenal will look to make it four points from two games in the Champions League in midweek, but they face arguably their toughest test of the new eight-match league stage when they host Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Mikel Arteta’s team are third in the Premier League after four wins from six, though they’ve only won two of their last six in all competitions and needed injury-time goals to beat Leicester at the weekend.

In Europe last time out they drew 0-0 at Atalanta, while PSG beat Girona 1-0 thanks to a last-minute goalkeeping error. Domestically, the French side have five wins and a draw so far to already leave them top, albeit only on goal difference at this stage.

Arsenal face Shakhtar, Inter Milan and Sporting in their upcoming matches in this competition.

[1 October 2024 14:10 · Mike Jones]

Good evening!

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Champions League action as Arsenal host Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster clash at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners drew 0-0 in their first outing when they took on last season’s Europa League winners Atalanta and face another difficult contest against the French champions tonight.

Mikel Arteta will be confident his side can pull off a victory though and should Arsenal collect three points it will be a sign that they can achieve big things in this competition.

We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and updates throughout the evening so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8pm.