BREAKING NEWS: “Despite the win, if Arteta keeps playing him out of position, they will surely lose the title to City again,” says PSG coach Luis Enrique, highlighting the key mistake Arteta made during their trip to the Emirates.

Arsenal claimed a vital 2-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League at the Emirates Stadium, capitalizing on two critical mistakes by PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. This victory marked Arsenal’s first in their 2024/25 Champions League campaign, with both goals coming in the first half from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.

The match was tightly contested, with both teams having limited clear chances. However, Arsenal’s ability to make the most of set-pieces proved decisive. The first goal came in the 20th minute when Leandro Trossard delivered a pinpoint cross, but Donnarumma made a costly error by misjudging the ball. The Italian goalkeeper rushed out of his area but was unable to intercept the delivery, allowing Havertz to head the ball into an open net.

Just 15 minutes later, Donnarumma was at fault again, this time from a free-kick by Bukayo Saka. Saka’s low cross from the right side slipped through a crowded penalty box and went past the keeper, who was slow to react, giving Arsenal a two-goal advantage.

PSG, despite controlling possession for much of the match, struggled to break down Arsenal’s well-organized defense. Full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes occasionally posed threats, with Mendes even hitting the woodwork, but PSG couldn’t convert their dominance into significant scoring chances.

Arsenal remained dangerous on the counter-attack. Early in the second half, Gabriel Martinelli had a great chance to secure the win when he found himself one-on-one with Donnarumma, but his shot was saved by the keeper. This miss left Arsenal vulnerable to a PSG comeback, and Joao Neves nearly capitalized, hitting the crossbar from a corner.

Nonetheless, Arsenal’s defense, among the best in Europe, held strong, stifling PSG’s attempts to score and securing another clean sheet. PSG’s difficulties in front of goal continued, with their only Champions League goal this season coming from a late own goal against Girona.

Havertz was a standout, not only scoring but also leading Arsenal’s high press, which caused PSG numerous problems throughout the game. This victory highlighted Arsenal’s growing maturity on the European stage as they managed the game effectively after taking the lead, limiting PSG’s chances and controlling the match when necessary. Mikel Arteta’s team will look to build on this performance as they progress in the tournament.