Arsenal Beats Sevilla 2-0 in Champions League, Strengthening Lead in Group B; Bukayo Saka Scores, Then Exits Game with Injury
Saka's injury remains main concern for Arsenal despite decisive victory; Club could pull ahead with a match to spare in next game against Lens.
- Arsenal has taken a significant step towards qualifying for the Champions League knockout rounds, after defeating Sevilla 2-0. Goals scored by Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka have solidified Arsenal's leading position in Group B.
- Despite Sevilla being the Europa League champions, their performance was described as 'desperately disappointing', managing only a single shot on target in the final kick of the game.
- Midfielder Bukayo Saka set up Trossard's goal and then scored, highlighting Arsenal's superiority. However, Saka had to leave the pitch late on due to an injury after a series of rough tackles from Sevilla's team.
- Despite their victory, Arsenal's primary concern is Saka's injury. The French club Lens would have secured Arsenal's qualification had they won their match against PSV Eindhoven. Unfortunately, Lens suffered a 1-0 defeat.
- In the absence of a recognised centre-forward due to injuries, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz stepped in, with Trossard impressing as a false nine. Despite being unconventional for the role, Trossard linked play well and scored confidently from Saka's cross.