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 19:23 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

78 mins: Ben White blocks Pepi’s first effort at a cross before the second is floated over towards the back post. Jakub Kiwior sticks to his marker brilliantly and has enough strength to keep the forward from leaping fully towards the ball.

It drops over the heads of both men and Arsenal can clear their lines.

[12 December 2023 19:20 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

75 mins: Bakayoko flicks the set piece over to the back post but Rice is there to meet the ball in the air and nod it clear. Arsenal’s counter-attack doesn’t quite materialise but they manage to keep hold of the ball high up the pitch.

[12 December 2023 19:15 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

71 mins: Declan Rice has come onto the pitch and is playing as a centre-back. Bakayoko is clipped and brought down outside the penalty area resulting in a PSV free kick.

Bakayoko himself is standing over it...

[12 December 2023 19:11 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

68 mins: POST! Ismael Saibari is denied by the woodwork.

A fine run in behind from the PSV midfielder sees him picked out inside the box and he beats Aaron Ramsdale at the near post with a guided shot.

The ball rattles into the woodwork and bounces clear denying PSV the chance to go ahead.

[12 December 2023 19:09 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

65 mins: Eddie Nketiah has taken a knock to the head and stayed down causing a break in play. There’s some concern for the Arsenal forward but he’s back on his feet and will play on.

Arsenal restart the match quickly with Havertz and Nelson combining. Nelson takes the ball into the box, shuffles onto his left and pings a shot into the side netting.

[12 December 2023 19:08 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

62 mins: Mikel Arteta makes a triple change now with Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Ben White all coming on to replace William Saliba, Mohamed Elneny and Cedric Soares.

[12 December 2023 19:04 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

59 mins: Close! Leandro Trossard does well to get the ball up to Eddie Nketiah from the left. The forward manages to turn the ball over to Kai Havertz who curls a pass over to the opposite side of the pitch for Cedric Soares.

He floats a cross into the box and picks out Nketiah who manages to nod the ball into the side netting. The Arsenal fans believed the ball went in but their bubble was popped pretty quickly.

[12 December 2023 19:01 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

56 mins: A shot from Van Aanholt is blocked and comes back out to Tillman. He takes it over to the right and whips in a cross only for the ball to curl out of play.

[12 December 2023 18:58 · Mike Jones]

PSV 1-1 Arsenal

53 mins: Reiss Nelson has been impressive for Arsenal. He’s a bundle of energy, runs at speed and isn’t afraid to close players down. At the top end of the pitch he’s been one of the Gunners’ better players tonight.

[12 December 2023 18:55 · Mike Jones]

GOAL! PSV 1-1 Arsenal (Vertessen, 50’)⚽️

50 mins: Equaliser!

A simple ball comes through the middle and bounces into the path of Ricardo Pepi. The forward nips in behind a sprawling William Saliba before taking the ball into the box.

He flicks it across to Yorbe Vertessen who finishes it calmly and puts his team back on level terms.