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Arsenal vs PSG LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as the Gunners cruise to victory

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Arsenal secured a comfortable and deserved win over Paris Saint-Germain after a superb first half at the Emirates Stadium.

After a draw in their first game of this new Champions League phase, the Gunners were hoping to defeat the French champions and signal that they are a team that can go all the way in this tournament.

Mikel Arteta's team started slowly, absorbed some of the initial pressure and played their way into the game. They took PSG out of position and broke through the left wing through Leandro Trossard. He threw the ball into the penalty area and found Kai Havertz, who headed in the first pass.

It was one of many chances Arsenal created in the first 20 minutes or so and when Bukayo Saka scored a second from a long free-kick the hosts were well on top. In the second half, PSG responded well but could not find a way through Arsenal's stubborn defense.

The Gunners came through the game, picked up three points and are on course to move into the top eight and automatically progress to the knockout rounds.

Relive the Champions League updates below:

FT Arsenal 2-0 PSG

(Adam Davy/PA Wire)
(Adam Davy/PA Wire)
(Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:55 p.m

Full time! Arsenal 2-0 PSG

90+4 mins: Calm, confident and calm. It's the kind of performance Mikel Arteta wants to see from his players on a regular basis, especially in games like these against the French champions.

Arsenal always seemed to be the better team and goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka were more than enough to give them the three points.

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:51 p.m

Arsenal 2-0 PSG

90 minutes: Four minutes of added time at the Emirates Stadium.

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:47 p.m

Arsenal 2-0 PSG

87th minute: This game is quickly coming to an end. Arsenal are in no rush, no rush and are not under pressure from the visitors.

It would be a turning point if PSG scored points here.

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:47 p.m

Arsenal 2-0 PSG

84th minute: PSG have another corner from the same side from which they hit the woodwork. Lee Kang-In delivers again and finds Marquinhos, but the defender can't direct his header all the way on goal.

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:41 p.m

Arsenal 2-0 PSG

81st minute: Neither team really put any pressure on in the last 10 minutes. Arsenal are comfortable, PSG know a defeat here will not affect their chances of finishing in the top 24 and securing a chance at the knockout stages.

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:40 p.m

Arsenal 2-0 PSG

78th minute: There is a small argument between Riccardo Calafiori and Fabian Ruiz, which the referee doesn't like. He tells both men to stop and then gives each a yellow card.

The ball then bounces up and hits Calafiori on the arm in the Arsenal penalty area. PSG wants a penalty, but nothing comes of it.

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:35 p.m

Arsenal 2-0 PSG

75 min: Here comes Gabriel Jesus.

Leandro Trossard, who had a nice evening in London, makes his way to the Brazilian. It takes a little more than a quarter of an hour for Jesus to have an impact.

He's looking for his first goal in 19 games.

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:32 p.m

Arsenal 2-0 PSG

72nd minute: Arsenal have just lost their pace and desire, which is understandable given the score is 2-0. However, PSG remain a threat and Mikel Arteta will want at least one more goal before his side gets going until the end of the game.

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:30 p.m

Arsenal 2-0 PSG

69th minute: Arsenal were under a little pressure, but that subsided after some great center forward play from Kai Havertz. He brings a long ball under control, holds it up and passes it to Bukayo Saka, who passes it on to Leandro Trossard.

Trossard changes the game and Arsenal flies across the field.

Mike JonesOctober 1, 2024 9:27 p.m

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