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  "title": "Arsenal cruise past Lille into share of Champions League lead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/arsenal-cruise-past-lille-into-share-of-champions-league-lead",
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  "published": "2026-10-13T22:36:33.000Z",
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    "name": "New Straits Times",
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    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1554842/arsenal-cruise-past-lille-share-champions-league-lead"
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  "account": "Arsenal secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Lille in the Champions League, extending their flawless start to the competition. Jurrien Timber marked the beginning of the rout just after the hour mark with a deft finish, followed by goals from Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka in the second half. This win places Arsenal on a par with Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon at the top of the table. Manager Mikel Arteta made five substitutions, including bringing on Saka, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, who quickly made an impact. Lille's Davide Ancelotti, son of Barcelona's Carlo Ancelotti, was the only happy face after a first-half goalless draw, as they had the ball in the net but were ruled offside. Bruno Guimaraes came closest to scoring for Arsenal but his effort was wide, and his powerful long-range shot was saved by Berke Ozer. Arteta praised his attack, stating that the introduced players increased the intensity and quality, suffocating Lille. Olivier Giroud made a late substitution for Lille but failed to provide another goal as they remain without a Champions League point after their defeat to Real Betis.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Arsenal blew away Lille with a three-goal blitz in seven second-half minutes for a 3-0 win to extend their perfect start to the Champions League.",
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