Arsenal Strike Twice Before Half-Time to Win 2-1 at Slavia Prague

Arsenal continued their strong Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win at Slavia Prague on Wednesday, scoring twice before half-time in chilly conditions in the Czech capital.

Viktor Gyokeres curled home the second goal on 38 minutes after Noni Madueke had a hand in the opener, with Gyokeres one of six changes Mikel Arteta made from Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League win at Liverpool.

Slavia grabbed a late consolation in the 90th minute when David Jurasek’s cross bounced through the Arsenal defence and Wiktor Nowak finished from close range, but the Gunners held on.

Ten points and a club record

The win takes Arsenal to 10 points from four games, and they are now unbeaten in 10 straight away Champions League matches for the first time in the club’s history.

Slavia still searching

Slavia remain on a single point from four matches, and their late goal was little consolation after a first half in which the Premier League champions took control early.

Source: Sportstar / Reuters