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Arsenal produce second-half blitz to sink Lille and continue perfect Champions League start

Arsenal endured a frustrating first half but turned on the style after the break…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:15 PM
Arsenal produce second-half blitz to sink Lille and continue perfect Champions League start
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal defeated Lille 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League.
  • Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka scored in a seven-minute second-half burst.
  • The victory marked Arsenal's 14th consecutive win in the Champions League group stage.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over Lille at the Emirates Stadium to maintain their perfect start in the Champions League group stage. Following a scoreless first hour, Mikel Arteta's side scored three goals in a seven-minute burst to seal the win. Jurrien Timber opened the scoring by chipping the goalkeeper, followed quickly by goals from Eberechi Eze and substitute Bukayo Saka.

Saka made an immediate impact off the bench, providing an assist for Eze before netting his fourth goal of the season after combining with Kai Havertz. The result marked Arsenal's 14th consecutive group-stage victory in the competition, keeping them on six points through two matches ahead of their upcoming fixture against Bayern Munich.

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