Overview
- Noni Madueke scored twice and Gabriel Martinelli added a superb third, with Martinelli becoming the first Arsenal player to score in five consecutive Champions League matches.
- The victory capped a perfect six-match group run, with Arsenal the only side across UEFA competitions to maintain a 100% record this season according to cited statistics.
- Arteta called Madueke’s long‑range opener an "unbelievable" goal and a "magic moment," while stressing that sustained consistency will determine selection.
- Forced by injuries to key centre-backs, Arteta deployed Christian Norgaard in central defence and praised him as the squad’s best preparer and a "really good example."
- Gabriel Jesus made his first appearance since an ACL injury and hit the woodwork in a sharp cameo, as David Raya’s seven saves secured the clean sheet and Viktor Gyokeres’ display drew criticism in some analysis.