SAKA AND HAVERTZ ON SCORE SHEET AS ARSENAL BEAT MONACO 3-0

Arsenal secured a convincing 3-0 win over Monaco in their UEFA Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka scored a double, and Kai Havertz added a late third goal, ensuring a crucial victory for the Gunners.

Match Summary

The match began with Arsenal dominating possession, creating several scoring opportunities in the opening 20 minutes. Monaco, however, slowly began to find their footing, with Breel Embolo coming close to scoring in the 25th minute.

Saka opened the scoring in the 34th minute, thanks to great work from Myles Lewis-Skelly. The young winger’s pace and skill proved too much for the Monaco defense, as he slotted the ball past the goalkeeper.

The first half ended with Arsenal leading 1-0, but Monaco improved significantly in the second half. Embolo came close to equalizing again, but Arsenal’s defense held firm.

Saka Seals the Win

Saka sealed the win with his second goal in the 78th minute. The 21-year-old winger’s pace and agility proved too much for the Monaco defense, as he scored his second goal of the night.

Havertz Adds a Late Third

Kai Havertz added a late third goal in the 88th minute, securing a convincing 3-0 win for Arsenal. The German midfielder’s goal capped off an impressive performance from the Gunners, who dominated the match from start to finish.

Post-Match Reaction

“We are delighted with the result and the performance,” said Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta. “Our team showed great character and determination, and we fully deserved the win.”

Monaco manager, Philippe Clement, acknowledged his team’s struggles, stating, “We didn’t play well enough to win. Arsenal were the better team, and we have to accept that.”

Standings and Next Fixtures

The win moves Arsenal to third place in the Champions League standings, with two games remaining in the group stage. Arsenal’s next Champions League fixture is against PSV Eindhoven, while Monaco will host Sevilla.