Softfootball understands that Arsenal wrapped up the UEFA Champions League league part in type, claiming a club-record eighth straight European win with a 3-2 victory over Kairat Almaty and sealing a flawless file on the prime of the desk.
After the sport Arsenal shared a put up in regards to the outcome by way of their official X account.
Following their current 3-2 defeat to Manchester United after a 3-1 victory in opposition to Inter Milan, Mikel Arteta’s facet confirmed early intent. Inside two minutes, Viktor Gyökeres burst by way of onto Kai Havertz’s completely weighted cross and calmly slotted a right-footed end past Temirlan Anarbekov to set the tone.
Kairat, already eradicated, responded with a second of surprising drama. Riccardo Calafiori was penalised for a tug on Jorginho inside the world, and the Portuguese midfielder made no mistake from the spot to stage the scores. It was solely the third purpose Arsenal had conceded in the entire league part.
That didn’t final lengthy. Havertz, with out a purpose in nearly a yr, restored Arsenal’s lead by amassing Ben White’s supply down the fitting, reducing inside and rifling a pointy end previous Anarbekov.
The Gunners then appeared to place the sport to mattress when Gabriel Martinelli completed from shut vary after a slick transfer, a purpose that survived a prolonged VAR offside verify.
From there, Arsenal eased off barely, hardly ever transferring out of second gear. Noni Madueke examined Anarbekov from a distance, whereas Gabriel Jesus noticed a late effort dominated out for offside after a intelligent cross from Christian Nørgaard.
Kairat confirmed delight in stoppage time, pulling one again by way of Ricardinho’s header from Valery Gromyko’s cross. It modified little. Arsenal made it 17 straight European dwelling wins in group or league phases.
Kairat bow out with only a single level, however their historic marketing campaign nonetheless gave them moments to recollect. Arsenal, in the meantime, march on as one of many favourites, whether or not doubts linger or not.
