Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus stars as Gunners pick up Champions League win at Sevilla
Gabriel Jesus stole the show with his stunning goal to help Arsenal to a 2-1 win in Seville, putting the Gunners in control of Champions League Group B.
The Brazilian forward’s stunning turn and assist put Gabriel Martinelli on course for his Champions League debut on the stroke of half-time, before Jesus himself topped it after the break with a superb curling finish to put Arsenal 2-0 ahead.
Arsenal’s deficit was halved when Nemanja Gudelj headed home from a corner on the hour mark and despite heavy pressure from Sevilla in an electric Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, some impressive saves from the much-maligned David Raya – including one in the dying moments of the match. match – maintained the Gunners’ lead until full-time.
The Gunners’ win plus Lens’ draw against PSV Eindhoven means they move four points clear of third place in the group and will qualify for the knockout stages if they beat Sevilla in their next match on November 8, and Lens beats PSV on the same night.
More to follow.
How Soccer Special reacted to Arsenal’s goals in Seville
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Sue Smith describes the moment Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus doubled his side’s lead in their Champions League clash with Sevilla
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Sue Smith describes the moment Gabriel Martinelli gives Arsenal the lead in their Champions League clash with Sevilla
Arsenal’s remaining Champions League matches…
November 8: Sevilla (H) – kick-off 8 p.m
November 29: Lens (H) – kick-off 8 p.m
December 12: PSV (A) – kick-off 5.45 pm
What’s next?
Arsenal are back in action in the Premier League on Saturday Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium; starting at 3 p.m.
For Sevilla they travel to Cadiz in LaLiga on Saturday; starting at 8 p.m.