Arsenal opens its Champions League campaign with a draw against the Europa League champion Atalanta.
Arsenal began its Champions League campaign with a goalless draw and just one point against Europa League champion Atalanta.
Mikel Arteta brought Gabriel Jesus into the side with Kai Havertz dropping down into midfield. Arsenal welcomed back Declan Rice into the team after he had to serve a one-game suspension in the north London derby. Atalanta started well pressing and trying to shut down passing lanes early. Saka nearly found the back of the net from a free kick, but was denied by goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi early on. The sting was taken out of the game with sloppy passing from both sides early. Atalanta grew into the first half with spells of possession as Arsenal became more and more sloppy in possession.in immediate trouble giving away a penalty early in the second half.
Atalanta had the upper hand for most of the second half. Arsenal could not find a crucial pass or moment to open a lead. Most of Arsenal's substitutions failed to make a difference off the bench as that creative spark missing from Ødegaard's absence resulted in a toothless attack.Really didn't have much to do and was rarely troubled in the first half.
Got up and down the right flank linking with Saka and Havertz, but fans felt the absence of their captain in the attacking third to link things together.Looked off the pace once again and his touch let him down in the first half. Gave away a penalty early in the second half, but was bailed out by Raya. Substituted off in the 57th minute.Had a big chance in the first half to find the opener. Continues to work hard, but he's to struggling to find form in key moments.
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