UEFA Champions League 26/27 · Round 2 · TUE, OCT 13
Arsenal FC vs Lille OSC match report: Arsenal ease past Lille in Champions League
Arsenal FC beat Lille OSC 3-0 at home in the UEFA Champions League, with all three goals coming in a seven-minute spell after the hour.
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Result
Arsenal FC won 3-0 at home to Lille OSC in the UEFA Champions League. The match was goalless at half-time, with the home side scoring three times after the break. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Jurrien Timber opened the scoring in the 64th minute, assisted by Noni Madueke. This was Jurrien Timber's first UEFA Champions League goal for Arsenal FC this season. Eberechi Eze made it 2-0 in the 67th minute, assisted by Bukayo Saka. This was Eberechi Eze's first UEFA Champions League goal for Arsenal FC this season. Bukayo Saka added a third in the 71st minute, assisted by Kai Havertz. This was Bukayo Saka's first UEFA Champions League goal for Arsenal FC this season.
Match flow
Arsenal FC were on top for most of the first half. Arsenal FC were on top for most of the second half. Arsenal FC were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Arsenal FC had 9 shots on target to Lille OSC's 0. Arsenal FC had 7 corners to Lille OSC's 0. Arsenal FC had 70 dangerous attacks to Lille OSC's 17.
Discipline
Arsenal FC received 2 yellow cards and Lille OSC received 1 yellow card. There were no red cards in the match. The referee was Felix Zwayer.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Arsenal FC the favourites, at an implied 78%; Arsenal FC won the match.
What it means
Arsenal FC are now 3rd in the table with 6 points and a goal difference of 4. Lille OSC are 32nd with 0 points and a goal difference of -4.
Verdict
Arsenal FC controlled the match throughout, with Lille OSC failing to register a shot on target. The home side's dominance was reflected in the scoreline, with all three goals coming in a seven-minute spell. The result leaves Arsenal FC in a strong position in the table, while Lille OSC remain without a point.