UCL: Saka scores as Arsenal thrash Lille 3-0
Arsenal defeated Lille 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League, with goals from Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber and Ebere Eze extending their winning run. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-saka-scores-as-arsenal-thrash-lille-3-0/
Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Lille in the UEFA Champions League, extending their winning streak to 14 matches in the league phase. Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber, and Ebere Eze scored for the Gunners, with Saka coming off the bench to net the final goal in the 71st minute. Prior to the match, Arsenal supporters honored several notable alumni, including Saraki and Kanu.
Lille had a goal disallowed for offside in the first half following a VAR review. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya kept a clean sheet, tying David Seaman’s record of 38 Champions League appearances by an Arsenal goalkeeper. The victory leaves Arsenal three games shy of Bayern Munich's record of 17 consecutive wins in the league phase.
Arsenal's next Premier League match is against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, followed by a Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, October 21.
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