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 18:18 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

33 mins: Bakayoko sets up Teze to shoot from a long way out and the defender goes for it. He puts his laces through the ball but lifts it well over the crossbar without troubling Aaron Ramsdale.

[12 December 2023 18:16 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

30 mins: Chance!

Arsenal’s first moment of joy comes through midfielder Mohamed Elneny. He touches the ball into space on the edge of the box and lets fly with a shuffling shot that skids off the turf.

Wlater Benitez dives over to the right and watches as the ball sails wide of the post.

[12 December 2023 18:14 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

27 mins: Mohamed Elneny moves the ball across to the right where Cedric Soares is making a run down the flank. The defender collects the ball and looks for Eddie Nketiah in the box.

He’s overpowered by the closest centre-back, Armando Obispo by the looks of it, and the hosts turn the ball away.

[12 December 2023 18:11 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

24 mins: Eddie Nketiah receives the ball and holds it up well before sweeping it across to Kai Havertz. He flicks a cross back into the middle where Leandro Trossard is waiting.

The ball doesn’t quite drop to him and PSV manage to clear the danger.

[12 December 2023 18:09 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

21 mins: Arsenal are starting to get themselves together. Aaron Ramsdale clings onto another shot from range that got the home fans quite excited.

The visitors are starting to see more of the ball though they are yet to string together a decent opportunity.

[12 December 2023 18:04 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

18 mins: Close! A hopeful ball up the pitch comes through for Pepi after Gabriel misses the ball with an attempted clearance. The forward takes it into the box and looks to cut one back for Yorbe Vertessen.

Cedric clears his lines but the hosts recover the ball and come again. The cross comes in from the right and does find Vertessen this time.

He leaps and nods the ball towards the far post, Ramsdale jumps across but can’t reach it and Arsenal are saved by the post!

[12 December 2023 17:59 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

15 mins: Aaron Ramsdale is down and seemingly has a knock to his knee or shin. He’ll be desperate to play on and show what he can do tonight.

After the physio checks and with a grimace the goalkeeper is back on his feet and ready to continue.

[12 December 2023 17:57 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

12 mins: PSV’s vibrancy is all coming through Bakayoko. He’s not short on confidence at all and is willing trying to take on the Arsenal defenders.

There’s a bit of naivety to the winger too and he loses possession on the edge of the box instead of utilising the overlapping run from Jordan Teze.

[12 December 2023 17:54 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

9 mins: Bakayoko whips a cross into the box from the right wing and almost picks out Pepi but Gabriel is there again to nod the ball clear.

The Arsenal centre-backs have been well worked over the opening 10 minutes.

[12 December 2023 17:52 · Mike Jones]

PSV 0-0 Arsenal

6 mins: Chance!

The first attack of the night falls to PSV. They use the width on offer and pick out Johan Bakayoko on the right side. He carries the ball towards the box and slots an early pass into the middle.

Patrick van Aanholt is waiting for the ball but the combined efforts of Aaron Ramsdale and Gabriel keep out his effort. The ball rebounds to Ricardo Pepi but his shot is deflected too and loops over the crossbar.