Arsenal remained four points clear atop Group B in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, as Mikel Arteta’s side dominated every facet of the game in a 2-0 victory over Sevilla.
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Sevilla attempted just one shot in the game, one in which they trailed for just over an hour, as Arsenal had their way on both sides of the ball. With nine points from their first four games, the Gunners are just three more points away from winning the group and going into the round of 16 draw as one of eight seeded sides.
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 29th minute, when Bukayo Saka found him at the back post with a teasing cross. It was a brilliant ball in behind the Sevilla defense that sprang Saka free inside the penalty area. First-time cross, first-time finish — simple, and silky, as that.
It took a while, but Arsenal finally got goal no. 2 in the 64th minute, and that would be more than enough. Saka did most of the work on the second goal, and this time he was the scorer. Gabriel Martinelli picked him out with a fantastic through ball on the right wing, but Saka still had lots of work to do, beating the defender inside before beating the goalkeeper to the far post.
What’s next?
Arsenal will win the group if they beat, and exact revenge on, Lens when the Ligue 1 sides visits north London on Nov. 29.
Player ratings - Arsenal vs Sevilla
Arsenal vs Sevilla, final score: 2-0
Goalscorers: Leandro Trossard (29'), Bukayo Saka (64')
29th minute - GOAL - Leandro Trossard slams home Bukayo Saka’s cross
Leandro Trossard was not going to miss from there. 😌
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) November 8, 2023
Perfect finish to Arsenal’s build-up play. 👏 pic.twitter.com/wvSturHDgR
64th minute - GOAL - Bukayo Saka adds a goal to go with his earlier assist
Bukayo Saka with the cutback and finish. 😮💨
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) November 8, 2023
The 22-year-old is COOKING at The Emirates. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zIX4Ko77b7
How to watch Arsenal vs Sevilla live, stream link, start time
Kick off: 3pm ET, Wednesday (November 8)
How to watch: Paramount+ and TUDN USA
Arsenal starting lineup
Raya — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu — Jorginho, Rice, Havertz — Saka, Trossard, Martinelli
Sevilla starting lineup
Dmitrovic — Sanchez, Bade, Gudelj, Salas — Jordan, Fernando — Lamela, Sow, Pedrosa — En-Nesyri
Focus on Arsenal, team news
Arsenal’s lost back-to-back games across all competitions, falling 3-1 at West Ham in the League Cup before a 1-0 setback at Newcastle in the Premier League.
Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard are set to miss out, joining Emile Smith Rowe, Jurrien Timber, and Thomas Partey on the sidelines.
Focus on Sevilla, team news
Three-straight games without a loss, with draws at Cadiz and Celta Vigo sandwiched around a Copa del Rey win at lower league side Quintanar.
Sevilla has been dinged up at the back, with Marcao and Sergio Ramos missing time and both Marcos Acuna and Orjan Nyland joining them on the injury report.