It's a thrilling night of Champions League football as Arsenal, the English Premier League leaders, take on Slavia Prague in the Czech Republic. With a perfect record in Europe so far, can the Gunners maintain their momentum? But here's the twist: injuries to key players might just throw a spanner in the works.
Arsenal have been on a remarkable run, winning all three of their Champions League group stage matches without conceding a single goal. They've also been dominating the Premier League, sitting comfortably at the top with a six-point lead after 10 games. Their last defeat was a 1-0 loss to Liverpool, after which they've gone 12 games unbeaten, showing incredible resilience and team spirit.
However, the injury bug has bitten the Gunners. Star striker Viktor Gyokeres is struggling with a hamstring issue, and new signing Martin Zubimendi was also injured in the recent win over Burnley. Both are expected to miss tonight's clash, leaving Mikel Arteta with some tough decisions to make in his starting lineup. Will these absences affect Arsenal's performance?
The game is underway, and the action is intense! Arsenal have taken an early lead, with Saka converting a penalty in the 32nd minute. But Slavia Prague are not giving up, pushing forward and creating chances. The Gunners' defense, however, has been solid, with Saliba making crucial clearances.
And here's where it gets controversial: The referee's decision to award a penalty to Arsenal has sparked some debate. Was it a clear handball, or could it have been avoided? These are the moments that can change the course of a game.
Stay tuned as we bring you live updates throughout the match. Will Arsenal maintain their perfect record, or will Slavia Prague find a way back into the game? The second half promises to be a nail-biter!
