PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League result and reaction after Yorbe Vertessen earns draw

PSV 1-1 Arsenal: The Gunners were held to a draw after Mikel Arteta made eight changes

Smith-Rowe back in training as Arsenal prepare for PSV in UCL

PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal both advanced to the knockout rounds of the Champions League after playing out a 1-1 draw at the Philips Stadion. The two teams had already qualified before kick off in the final Group B match but their encounter was an enjoyable and entertaining affair.

Mikel Arteta made eight changes to the starting line-up which meant the Gunners were disjointed through the opening stages but they created a couple of good chances with Eddie Nketiah opening the scoring. He collected a pass from Reiss Nelson before touching the ball into the box and slotting it into the far corner.

After the break PSV responded with a simple pass up the pitch. Ricardo Pepi nipped in between William Saliba and Gabriel to receive the ball before setting up Yorbe Vertessen to guide in the equaliser. A lack on intensity from both teams meant the match meandered to its conclusion and the points were shared.

Relive the match action below:

PSV vs Arsenal live

• Arsenal’s new look line-up secures draw against PSV Eindhoven in Champions League dead-rubber
• PSV Eindhoven draw 1-1 with Arsenal in the Champions League
• Both teams have qualified for the knockout rounds
• 83’ DISALLOWED! - Kiwior’s header is ruled out for offside (PSV 1-1 ARS)
• 68’ POST! - Saibari strikes the woodwork for the hosts (PSV 1-1 ARS)
• 50’ GOAL! - Vertessen slots home the equaliser (PSV 1-1 ARS)
• 42’ GOAL! - Nketiah’s fine finish gives the Gunners the lead (PSV 0-1 ARS)
• 36’ SHOT! - Pepi’s effort is blocked by Saliba (PSV 0-0 ARS)
• 18’ POST! - Vertessen leaps and nods one onto the post (PSV 0-0 ARS)
• 6’ CHANCE! - PSV get the first opportunity to score through Van Aanholt (PSV 0-0 ARS)

[12 December 2023 20:12 · Mike Jones]

Arsenal’s new look line-up secures draw against PSV Eindhoven in Champions League dead-rubber

Arsenal’s much-changed side were lucky to leave the Netherlands with a 1-1 draw in their dead-rubber Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven.

A goal apiece either side of half-time saw the top two in Group B share the spoils as Eddie Nketiah’s first Champions League goal was cancelled out by Yorbe Vertessen’s smart finish in a draw.

Manager Mikel Arteta said on the eve of the game that, whoever represented Arsenal had a “duty” to win – but his unfamiliar XI were second-best for much of the night.

Arsenal had already secured top spot in Group B, with PSV assured of qualifying alongside them, and the Gunners showed eight changes to the five alterations made by the hosts.

[12 December 2023 20:06 · Mike Jones]

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[12 December 2023 19:56 · Mike Jones]

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Ismael Saibari was been named Player of the Match with Uefa’s Technical Observer Panel saying: “Really strong performance from the PSV man and he was often the instigator of their dangerous attacks.

“He was unfortunate to hit the post and is a great talent for the future.”

[12 December 2023 19:40 · Mike Jones]

Full-time! PSV 1-1 Arsenal

The whistle goes to end the match and the teams settle for an entertaining draw. The stakes were low but the atmosphere intense.

A goal either side of the break gave both sets of fans something to cheer about and there weren’t any major injury concerns to worry about of either manager.

Arsenal finish top of Group B with PSV Eindhoven in second place. Both teams are heading into the knockout rounds.

[12 December 2023 19:36 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

90+3 mins: Declan Rice gives the ball away deep inside his own half but recovers brilliantly to spare himself a few blushes. Arsenal are content to maintain possession now, their main aim is to avoid any injuries and see out the game.

[12 December 2023 19:34 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

90 mins: Six minutes of added time to play before the end of the match.

[12 December 2023 19:32 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

87 mins: A nice twist from Leandro Trossard earns him a touch of space in a central area and he fanices taking on a shot at goal. He strikes the effort well enough but the ball is always rising and sails over the top.

[12 December 2023 19:27 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

83 mins: Almost. Disallowed goal!

The Gunners win a free kick over on the left side of the pitch that Martin Odegaard swings into the box. Gabriel is in an offside position as the ball comes towards him.

Jakib Kiwior leaps in front of him and turns the ball into the back of the net but Gabriel was interfering with play and the goal is chalked off after a VAR check.

[12 December 2023 19:24 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

80 mins: Inside the final 10 minutes now and there’s nothing to separate the two teams but the hosts are the ones knocking at the door and chasing a winner.

They were in the ascendancy in the first half too when Arsenal scored. Will history repeat itself?