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Three standout players from Arsenal’s hard-fought win over stubborn Lille

Three players stood out as Arsenal overcame a stubborn Lille side 3-0 in the Champions League

By Lennie Teague · Paininthearsenal

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Pain in the Arsenal selected Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice as Arsenal's standout players against Lille.
Arsenal defeated Lille 3-0 at Emirates Stadium in the Champions League after scoring three quick second-half goals.
Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock in the 64th minute and was named the Champions League Player of the Match.

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Pain in the Arsenal highlighted Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice as the standout performers in Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille at the Emirates Stadium. Following a scoreless first hour, Mikel Arteta's side secured the win with three goals in a seven-minute span from Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Saka.

Timber opened the scoring and earned the Champions League Player of the Match award, while Saka came off the bench to provide an assist and a goal. Writer Lennie Teague also praised captain Rice for dominating the midfield with a 94 percent pass completion rate and winning all of his duels.

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