Summary:
- Arsenal secured a commanding 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
- Martin Ødegaard scored twice and assisted another goal.
- The Gunners go into the second leg with a strong six-goal lead, making it difficult for PSV to mount a comeback.
Arsenal delivered a masterclass in the Champions League on Tuesday, putting on a show that saw them score seven goals in a stunning 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven.
Just What Arsenal Needed
Gunners showed top offensive skills, matching their total goal output from February in just one 90-minute match.
The result also turned them into the first team to score seven away from home in a knockout tie in the Champions League.
Martin Ødegaard was at the heart of the action, scoring twice and providing an assist, while Jurrien Timber, Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard, Mikel Merino, and Riccardo Calafiori all found the back of the net.
This dominant win puts Arsenal in an enviable position as they head into the second leg next week at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal didn’t show good form last month when they only managed five goals in the game against Manchester City and scored just twice in four other matches.
However, their performance in Eindhoven brought back to light their clinical edge that had often eluded them in the past.
Leading 3-1 at halftime, the Gunners wasted no time in striking twice early in the second half, making the game almost out of reach for PSV.
Arteta: “Thank You to the Players”
Mikel Arteta was thrilled with the result, as it was exactly what the team needed: a dominant, high-scoring performance to give them a solid advantage heading into the second leg.
I really enjoyed the match – thank you to the players for the performance they put in on a big night for us against a really good side.
Asked if he believed they could core seven, Arteta said:
I knew it was coming! That’s the beauty of football, if I gave everybody in the room an envelope to predict what was going to happen tomorrow and who is going to score, that’s the beauty of football.
A 7-1 lead at home is a commanding position that even a rotated squad could preserve, especially with a hectic schedule ahead.
Arteta will be cautious about overexerting players, knowing that the second leg comes in the middle of crucial Premier League fixtures against Manchester United and Chelsea.
With the game turning an expected 1.97-1.32 xG into a resounding 7-1 win, it was a clear sign that the team had made the most of every opportunity.
Ødegaard and Declan Rice’s playmaking were particularly instrumental, highlighting how Arsenal’s attack is clicking into gear.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will face Manchester United with odds provided by Best Non UK Betting Sites on Saturday before returning to the Emirates for the second leg on Wednesday. PSV will host Heerenveen on the same day.