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There are a lot of robust nights once you got down to win all of it, because the Arsenal of 2025 have ambitions to do that season, however few would have thought that scoring targets would have been such an issue when a workforce is that this dominant.
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Not simply the £64m man Viktor Gyokeres, however Leandro Trossard after which, with a couple of minutes left, it was the flip of Martin Odegaard, Arsenal’s excellent participant on the night time, to blow his probability. Arsenal ought to have had this Champions League first-round sport in opposition to Olympiacos determined lengthy earlier than a busy finale, however as a substitute it was within the steadiness proper up till substitute Bukayo Saka scored the second on 92 minutes.
Earlier than then it was Arsenal’s personal yips in entrance of aim – and in addition the work of Konstantinos Tzolakis, a nice younger goalkeeper who stopped virtually all the things hit at him. Tzolakis even almost prevented Gabriel Martinelli’s Twelfth-minute aim, managing to show the unique shot from Gyokeres onto the submit.
However finally the 22-year-old was crushed the way in which that each one goalkeepers worry – a cheeky drive by means of the legs from Saka. It was throughout.
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Not that it was snug for Mikel Arteta as much as that time. He needed to unleash the first-choice large weapons on Olympiacos within the second half simply to make sure. If Arsenal are lastly to win the Premier League once more and even perhaps a historic first Champions League for the membership, they must use all their squad. They’ve an excellent one, though it will be a lot much less fraught for his or her supervisor in the event that they took the various possibilities they created.
It was not simply Gyokeres, however it isn’t onerous to see that the anxiousness is attending to the brand new centre-forward. He had his possibilities – not as many as he would really like – and couldn’t ever fairly set himself proper to bury them. Arsenal had 17 makes an attempt in all. However, the prepare rolls on – two wins from two within the Champions League. It will likely be very onerous for any to come back to the Emirates and anticipate something aside from the type of dominance that the house workforce confirmed once more.
Extra to observe…
Submit-match ideas of Mikel Arteta
“Actually pleased with the win and a clear sheet in opposition to a troublesome opponent. We began the sport rather well. When you might have these large possibilities it’s a must to put them within the internet. He [Martin Odegaard] was phenomenal. He influenced the sport in a way that’s actually vital. All of them know they’ve an opportunity to play. Gabriel was struggling a bit after a kick within the first half.”
Martin Odegaard talking to TNT
“It was good to be again. I really feel I’ve probably not performed to date this season. I felt good. We’re going to be artistic. We all know the standard we’ve within the workforce and the way stable defensively we’re. My job is to create possibilities for our attackers. You must play what you see; typically the sport requires you to take a number of touches, typically not. You must really feel the sport.
“Everybody can see the standard and depth we’ve within the squad now. At any time when you’re on the pitch, you wish to show you deserve it. You must struggle to your spot. We really feel quite a bit stronger as a bunch. Now we have introduced in a number of new gamers, who’ve introduced an vitality. Hopefully this can be our 12 months.”
Two from two to date within the Champions League for the house side100% and 0% information
Six groups have gained each video games; Bayern Munich, Actual Madrid, PSG, Inter Milan, Arsenal and Qarabag.
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4 golf equipment are but to get off the mark and sit on zero factors; Benfica, Athletic Bilbao, Ajax and Kairat.
Submit-match ideas of Gabriel MartinelliAlly McCoist on TNT
“A terrific sport of soccer. Within the first half, Arsenal’s efficiency in all probability merited stepping into multiple up at half time. Having stated that, Olympiacos got here proper again into it and performed some nice soccer. The entrance three had been full of life. For me, the very best participant was [Martin] Odegaard.”
Arsenal’s upcoming matches
October 4: Arsenal v West Ham (Premier League)October 18: Fulham v Arsenal (Premier League)October 21: Arsenal v Atletico Madrid (Champions League)October 26: Arsenal v Crystal Palace (Premier League)October 29: Arsenal v Brighton (League Cup)
Arsenal’s Champions League fixtures
Athletic Membership 0 Arsenal 2Arsenal 2 Olympiacos 0Arsenal v Atletico Madrid – Tuesday October 21, 8pmSlavia Prague v Arsenal – Tuesday November 4, 5.45pmArsenal v Bayern Munich – Wednesday November 26, 8pmClub Brugge v Arsenal – Wednesday December 10, 8pmInter Milan v Arsenal – Tuesday January 20, 2026, 8pmArsenal v Kairat Almaty – Wednesday January 28, 2026, 8pm
Tonight’s video games
Qarabag 2 Copenhagen 0 Union Saint Gilloise 0 Newcastle 4 Arsenal 2 Olympiacos 0 Barcelona 1 vs PSG 2Bayer Leverkusen 1 vs PSV 1Borussia Dortmund 4 Athletic Bilbao 1Monaco 2 Manchester Metropolis 2 Napoli 2 Sporting 1Villarreal 2 Juventus 2
FT stats
Possession: Arsenal 61%-39% Olympiacos
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Photographs: 16-10
Photographs heading in the right direction: 5-3
Corners: 3-5
Touches in opposition field: 32-18
Full time
There’s the ultimate whistle and Arsenal have gained it 2-0. Again-to-back 2-0 wins to start their Champions League marketing campaign for Mikel Arteta’s males. Olympiacos have one draw and one defeat to their identify.
GOAL! Saka seals it for Arsenal
The hosts will make it two wins from two however it’s a present from Olympiacos keeper Tzolakis. Saka exchanges a one-two with Odegaard and the previous’s shot is straight at Tzolakis however one way or the other the Olympiacos keeper lets it by means of his legs. Horrible holding.
90 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Strefezza is booked.
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There can be 5 extra minutes.
88 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
El Kaabi is discovered by a cross on the precise however his header from eight yards out is straight at Raya. Olympiacos will imagine they will get an equaliser.
There’s a VAR test for handball because the ball did strike Saliba’s arm from El Kaabi’s header however it’s cleared.
86 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Gyokeres heads away the nook on the entrance submit.
85 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Chiquinho is discovered on the precise facet of the field and he cuts inside Rice. He tries to twist one into the far nook however Raya makes the save to push it behind for a nook.
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Earlier than that, a triple change for Olympiacos as they go seeking an equaliser. Biancone, Strefezza and Mouzakitis are on.
82 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
That may be a outstanding save from Tzolakis. Saka cuts the ball throughout from the byline to Odegaard who, from eight yards out, volleys it first time and should suppose he’s going to attain however Tzolakis pulls off a improbable save to disclaim him.
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The Olympiacos goalkeeper Kostas Tzolakis has been excellent. Decides very late and has the reflexes to match.
81 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
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Pivotal final ten minutes for Arsenal. Might win this 3-0. Might foul it up and draw 1-1. Must be cruising to an easy win.
80 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Costinha sends in a cross from the precise touchline that comes during to Taremi, who doesn’t anticipate the ball coming during to him and the prospect is gone.
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Olympiacos hold it alive deep contained in the Arsenal half and have a nook out on the precise that’s headed away on the close to submit.
77 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Rice is booked for a excessive and late problem on Taremi.
74 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Mikel Arteta is making his fifth and remaining change as Mosquera replaces Gabriel.
A change as nicely for Olympiacos as Scipioni is approaching for Garcia.
73 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Costinha wins the ball for Olympiacos contained in the Arsenal half and has the house to drive ahead, so he does. He then shoots from simply exterior the field however his effort is blocked.
One other double Arsenal change as Eze and Saka come on for Martinelli and Trossard.
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Saka and Eze rise from the bench and the Emirates likes that call. There was the standard low-level grumbling tonight at possibilities missed.
68 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
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One other probability passes Arsenal by. Excellent spin and run from Odegaard however in all probability delayed too lengthy on the move. Trossard shot saved by Tzolakis who has had an excellent sport. Olympiacos rating instantly however Ayoub El Kaabi is offside. Arsenal must be dwelling and dry by now given the possibilities they’ve had.
66 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Olympiacos have the ball behind the Arsenal internet however the flag goes up. Podence clips in a ball from the left and finds the top of El Kaabi, whose header is saved by Raya however then faucets in. The offside flag has gone up in opposition to El Kaabi when the preliminary cross is available in however is he offside? VAR takes a glance however the unique choice of offside stands. It was an in depth name however El Kaabi had simply strayed past the ultimate defender Lewis-Skelly.
Shut name – Tony O’Brien/Reuters
65 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Rice, from inside his personal half, performs a ball centrally into Odegaard, who spins and drives ahead from the midway line. He retains going and going earlier than laying it off to the left facet of the field into the toes of Trossard, who cuts inside onto his proper however his shot is blocked. Odegaard has in all probability been the very best participant on the pitch tonight.
62 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Taremi is straight away into the motion, getting on the top of the free-kick however his header goes over Raya’s bar.
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Nonetheless simply the one aim in it.
61 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Olympiacos break by means of Martins down the precise and Zubimendi is proven a yellow card for cynically pulling him again.
Change for Olympiacos as Taremi is approaching for Martins. Taremi was a member of the Inter Milan facet that reached the Champions League remaining final season.
58 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Gabriel has been proven a yellow card for time losing from a restart.
57 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Mikel Arteta is making his first two modifications of the night time as Rice and Timber substitute Merino and White.
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Some pre-hour mark substitutes for Arteta. Merino and White each off – Rice and Timber on. Exhausting to say whether or not that’s tactical or health associated however Arteta is lower than happy to date. Ending has been poor. Trossard shot on 53 minutes was very huge of the mark for one so skilful.
56 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Podence breezes previous White and will get a cross in however the ball is adjudged to have crossed the road and gone out. Trying on the replays, it didn’t seem the ball had utterly gone over the road.
53 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Merino lays the ball throughout to Trossard on the left facet of the penalty space and the Belgian opens up his physique, attempting to twist one into the far nook however his effort is nicely off track. A few moments already within the early phases of this second half the place Trossard has not proven high quality within the remaining third.
50 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Trossard, from the left facet of the field, makes an attempt to select Martinelli with a cross to the again submit however there may be an excessive amount of on it.
47 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Lewis-Skelly takes an age to take a throw-in inside his personal half and it’s ludicrous how he was not booked. Not solely did he take ages to take it, he additionally moved about 10 yards down the touchline. A number of gamers do this within the trendy sport however once you mix that with the time he took he actually ought to have been booked. Referees appear to select and select what constitutes time losing and what doesn’t.
Second half
We’re again below method on the Emirates. No modifications for both facet on the break.
HT stats
Possession: Arsenal 62%-38% Olympiacos
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Photographs: 10-2
Photographs heading in the right direction: 2-2
Corners: 1-2
Touches in opposition field: 15-9
Marinakis not impressed
Carrying his coronary heart on his sleeve! This was in all probability his expression when Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal the lead however Olympiacos have grown into the sport.
Evangelos Marinakis has already suffered one defeat on the Emirates this season with Nottingham Forest – Bradley Collyer/PA
Tonight’s video games
Qarabag 2 Copenhagen 0 FTUnion Saint Gilloise 0 Newcastle 4 FTArsenal 1 Olympiacos 0 HTBarcelona 1 vs PSG 1 HTBayer Leverkusen 0 vs PSV 0 HTBorussia Dortmund 1 Athletic Bilbao 0 HTMonaco 1 Manchester Metropolis 2 HTNapoli 1 Sporting 0 HTVillarreal 1 Juventus 0 HT
Half-time
That’s it for the primary half and Arsenal lead 1-0 on the break courtesy of Martinelli’s aim.
45 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
There can be two extra minutes on the finish of this primary half.
44 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
El-Kaabi does down contained in the Arsenal penalty space below a problem from White however the appeals are waved away.
41 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Likelihood for Arsenal. On the left facet of the field, Gyokeres cuts again onto his proper foot and tries to select the far nook however misses the goal.
39 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Olympiacos are rising into this sport and are posing extra of a risk. Costinha sends in a harmful ball from the precise which comes all the way in which to the far submit, the place Podence takes a heavy contact and the prospect is gone. Had the contact been higher, Podence would have had a terrific alternative to attain.
37 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Podence, down the left wing, cuts onto his proper and sends in a harmful inswinging supply. El Kaabi stoops down to go the cross and appeals for a nook however the referee doesn’t agree.
35 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Arsenal have a nook out on the left and it’s flicked on on the close to submit into the trail of Gabriel, whose header is blocked. The truth is the referee’s whistle has gone for a foul by Saliba on the Olympiacos keeper Tzolakis.
33 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Merino is fortunate to not be booked there for a cynical foul as Olympiacos broke ahead.
31 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Gyokeres ought to have accomplished higher there. Odegaard performs a pleasant ball down the left channel in behind into the trail of Gyokeres. The Swede ought to both shoot early or lay it throughout to Martinelli however he takes too lengthy and, as soon as he will get his shot off, it’s blocked by Pirola. The move throughout to Martinelli was in all probability the precise alternative.
26 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Olympiacos boss Jose Luis Mendilibar has been proven a yellow card.
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In the meantime up within the stands Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest proprietor Evangelos Marinakis is in attendance.
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Price mentioning that Mikel Arteta is but once more going through a fellow Basque within the opposing technical field. Olympiacos boss José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria has had a protracted path to Athens round most of the smaller second tier golf equipment in Spain, and among the greater ones too. He comes from Zaldibar – west and inland from Arteta’s San Sebastian hometown. Basque nation is fertile teaching floor – Arteta, Unai Emery, Andoni Iraola, Xabi Alonso amongst others.
Evangelos Marinakis on the Emirates – standing reasonably than sitting. Received’t be too impressed with what he has seen so removed from his membership Olympiacos. He didn’t briefly put Nottingham Forest in a blind belief this 12 months (compliance construction agreed with Uefa, and all bins completely ticked) for this sort of insipid away efficiency. Might be anticipating an enchancment.
Evangelos Marinakis watching one of many golf equipment he owns – Bradley Collyer/PA
25 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
Olympiacos fail to take care of a protracted throw into their penalty space and Martinelli makes an attempt an overhead kick. Merino then tries to get on the top of it however the offside flag goes up in opposition to him.
20 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
What a save from Raya. Olympiacos should have thought they’d equalised however for a bit of brilliance from the Arsenal goalkeeper. The cross is shipped in from the precise by Chiquinho and picks out Podence within the centre of the field. The previous Wolves man volleys it first time and was about to wheel away in celebration just for Raya to stay out his left hand to disclaim him.
Olympiacos almost stage – Kin Cheung/AP
18 minutes: Arsenal 1 Olympiacos 0
There was an early aim on the Emirates and there have been two of them already in Monaco, the place Manchester Metropolis had taken the lead by means of Erling Haaland however Monaco are stage. You possibly can .
GOAL! Martinelli places Arsenal forward
The hosts are in entrance. The ball is performed into the left channel and Gyokeres holds off a defender earlier than taking pictures. The Olympiacos keeper Tzolakis can solely make a half save and the ball dribbles in the direction of the aim. It comes again off the submit and Martinelli is readily available to faucet dwelling the rebound.
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Martinelli’s opener has been coming. He ought to have scored inside three minutes with a header, unmarked within the centre. Olympiacos look overwhelmed, bodily in addition to with the tempo of the sport. Gyokeres simply knocked over the Portuguese defender Costinha en path to taking pictures. A contact from ‘keeper Tzolakis onto the submit and Martinelli tidied up.
12 minutes: Arsenal 0 Olympiacos 0
Likelihood for Olympiacos as El Kaabi will get on the top of a Martins header however the effort is straight at Raya.
8 minutes: Arsenal 0 Olympiacos 0
Ortega is penalised for a push within the again on Martinelli down the precise touchline and Arsenal could have the prospect to ship the free-kick into the Olympiacos penalty space.
Odegaard sends in an inswinger however it’s a straightforward catch for Tzolakis.
6 minutes: Arsenal 0 Olympiacos 0
Olympiacos have barely touched the ball to date and it has been all Arsenal.
2 minutes: Arsenal 0 Olympiacos 0
Very early probability for Arsenal and they need to be forward. It begins from their very own penalty space and Raya, who finds Odegaard with a move into the center. Odegaard then performs the ball out to Lewis-Skelly and the left-back has acres of house to drive into. He’s allowed to take play all the way in which to the fringes of the Olympiacos field earlier than sending a cross in. He picks out the top of Martinelli however the Brazilian heads huge. He ought to have buried that probability however it will have been an in depth name for offside had the ball gone in.
Gabriel Martinelli spurns an excellent early probability – Kin Cheung/AP
Kick-off
We’re below method on the Emirates.
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Greetings from the Emirates. Very respectable away assist for the Greek champions, scarves aloft within the away finish. Mikel Arteta testing squad power right here with six modifications. As for the Olympiakos teamsheet: some very lengthy names. The sub, No 80 Stavros Pnevmonidis, a superb tribute to the youthful of the Neville brothers as soon as of Outdated Trafford. Sadly no signal of a Gnevmonidis.
Kick-off quick approaching
Each side emerge from the tunnel and we’re simply moments away from kick-off on the Emirates.
Simply moments in the past, Arsenal paid tribute to former academy participant Billy Vigar, who died aged simply 21 final month.
Reminder of the groups
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Merino, Odegaard, Trossard, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Setford, Mosquera, Saka, Eze, Timber, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Calafiori, Rice, Dowman.
Olympiacos: Tzolakis, Ortega, Pirola, El Kaabi, Gelson Martins, Dani Garcia, Costinha, Chiquinho, Hezze, Restos, Podence.
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Substitutes: Paschalakis, Kouraklis, Biancone, Kalogeropoulos, Sciponi, Strefezza, Onyemaechi, Pnevmonidis, Mouzakitis, Taremi.
Tonight’s video games
Qarabag 2 Copenhagen 0 FTUnion Saint Gilloise 0 Newcastle 4 FTArsenal vs OlympiacosBarcelona vs PSGBayer Leverkusen vs PSVBorussia Dortmund vs Athletic BilbaoMonaco vs Manchester CityNapoli vs SportingVillarreal vs Juventus
TNT crew on Saliba and GabrielHosts gearing upArsenal’s Champions League fixtures
Athletic Membership 0 Arsenal 2Arsenal v Olympiacos – TonightArsenal v Atletico Madrid – Tuesday October 21, 8pmSlavia Prague v Arsenal – Tuesday November 4, 5.45pmArsenal v Bayern Munich – Wednesday November 26, 8pmClub Brugge v Arsenal – Wednesday December 10, 8pmInter Milan v Arsenal – Tuesday January 20, 2026, 8pmArsenal v Kairat Almaty – Wednesday January 28, 2026, 8pm
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Pre-match ideas of GabrielOlympiacos latest outcomes
Olympiacos 3 Levadiakos 2 (Tremendous League Greece)Asteras Tripolis 1 Olympiacos 2 (Greek Cup)Panathinaikos 1 Olympiacos 2 (Tremendous League Greece)Olympiacos 0 Pafos 0 (Champions League)Olympiacos 5 Panserraikos 0 (Tremendous League Greece)
Arsenal’s latest outcomes
Newcastle 1 Arsenal 2 (Premier League)Port Vale 0 Arsenal 2 (League Cup)Arsenal 1 Manchester Metropolis 1 (Premier League)Athletic Bilbao 0 Arsenal 2 (Champions League)Arsenal 3 Nottingham Forest 0 (Premier League)
Newcastle cruising
Eddie Howe’s males are easing to victory over Union Saint-Gilloise. They’re now 3-0 up because of Anthony Gordon’s second penalty of the night time and you may observe the .
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In the meantime Manchester Metropolis have made the journey to face Monaco, with .
Groups in full
Mikel Arteta makes six modifications tonight, with Ben White, William Saliba, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli coming into the beginning XI from the win over Newcastle on Sunday.
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Merino, Odegaard, Trossard, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Setford, Mosquera, Saka, Eze, Timber, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Calafiori, Rice, Dowman.
Olympiacos: Tzolakis, Ortega, Pirola, El Kaabi, Gelson Martins, Dani Garcia, Costinha, Chiquinho, Hezze, Restos, Podence.
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Substitutes: Paschalakis, Kouraklis, Biancone, Kalogeropoulos, Sciponi, Strefezza, Onyemaechi, Pnevmonidis, Mouzakitis, Taremi.
Final night time’s matches
Atalanta 2 Membership Brugge 1 Kairat 0 Actual Madrid 5 Atletico Madrid 5 Eintracht Frankfurt 1Bodo/Glimt 2 Tottenham 2Chelsea 1 Benfica 0 Galatasaray 1 Liverpool 0 Inter Milan 3 Slavia Prague 0 Marseille 4 Ajax 0 Pafos 1 Bayern Munich 5
Tonight’s video games
Qarabag 1 Copenhagen 0 (55’)Union Saint Gilloise 0 Newcastle 2 (55’)Arsenal vs OlympiacosBarcelona vs PSGBayer Leverkusen vs PSVBorussia Dortmund vs Athletic BilbaoMonaco vs Manchester CityNapoli vs SportingVillarreal vs Juventus
Olympiacos teamArsenal teamMatch preview
Arsenal look to make it two wins from two within the Champions League as they host Olympiacos on the Emirates. Mikel Arteta’s males gained 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao on matchday one courtesy of targets from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. They had been most just lately in motion on Sunday, the place they secured a dramatic win at Newcastle within the league, coming from 1-0 right down to win 2-1 thanks to 2 late targets from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Magalhaes. Within the days since that comeback victory, Arsenal have been boosted by the information this week that centre-back William Saliba has signed a brand new contract on the membership and Arteta is thrilled that the Frenchman has prolonged his deal.
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“It’s large information, I’m very glad and it’s congratulations to William. He totally deserves his new contract, he has been phenomenal over the previous few years and we’re very glad to maintain the backbone of the workforce with us. To start with it reveals that they belong to this membership and that they share the identical ambition because the membership and wish to proceed their careers right here.”
Saliba has admitted his delight at extending his keep in north London.
New contract signed – Pedro Nunes/Reuters
“I’m so glad to signal a brand new take care of my membership,” Saliba stated. “I’ve to maintain going like this and win some trophies. The one factor we’re lacking right here is profitable trophies. All of us imagine within the undertaking and the way forward for the membership, we’ve a very good squad, good employees and good coaches. We’re near reaching issues, and I’m certain quickly we can win some trophies.”
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They proceed to be with out Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Piero Hincapie and Noni Madueke attributable to harm.
Olympiacos drew their first sport of the league part 0-0 at dwelling in opposition to match debutants Pafos. That implies that the Greek facet have gained simply two of their final 21 Champions League group-stage video games, dropping 16 of them. They do although sit prime of the Greek prime flight, forward of AEK Athens on aim distinction by means of the primary 5 video games.
These sides met within the final 32 of the Europa League through the 2019-20 season. Arsenal gained 1-0 over in Greece within the first leg however Olympiacos had been 2-1 victors on the Emirates, going by means of to the final 16 on away targets. Olympiacos proprietor Evangelos Marinakis, who additionally owns Nottingham Forest, attended the match on the Emirates and was then identified with Covid not lengthy after within the weeks previous soccer’s shutdown as a result of pandemic. Additionally they met within the Europa League final 16 the next season, with Arsenal profitable 3-2 on combination. In whole, these sides have met 12 instances earlier than, with each side profitable six video games apiece.
Crew information to observe shortly.
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