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Gyökeres inspires Gunners to another European victory
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Gyökeres inspires Gunners to another European victory
Arsenal maintained their unbeaten Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Slavia Praha , although a nervy finish threatened to spoil an otherwise comfortable evening in the Czech capital.
Mikel Arteta made six changes following Sunday's Premier League win against Liverpool , but his side needed just nine minutes to take the lead. Viktor Gyökeres produced an excellent pass to release Noni Madueke , who raced through on goal before confidently finding the net.
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The Swedish striker then doubled Arsenal's advantage in the 38th minute, exchanging passes with Mikel Merino before curling a superb finish beyond the goalkeeper and inside the far post.
Slavia emerged with greater intensity after the interval and began putting the visitors under pressure. David Raya was forced into several important interventions, while Gabriel Magalhães produced a crucial goal-line clearance to preserve Arsenal's two-goal cushion.
The hosts eventually found a breakthrough in the 90th minute when Wiktor Nowak converted from close range, setting up an uncomfortable finale for the Gunners.
However, Arteta's men managed to withstand the late pressure and secure another three points.
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The result extended Arsenal's unbeaten European run, keeping them firmly in contention for a top-eight finish in the league phase.
Incidents: The story of the match
Merino nets brace as Spain come from behind to beat Croatia
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Slavia Praha Official Line-ups:
Nazar Domchak, Tomás Holes, David Zima, Tomás Vlcek, Oskar Kubiak, Mubarak Suleiman, David Moses, Michal Sadílek, Wiktor Nowak, Danijel Sturm, Emmanuel Ayaosi
Merino nets brace as Spain come from behind to beat Croatia
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Arsenal Official Line-ups:
David Raya, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Piero Hincapié, Ezri Konsa, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyökeres, Eberechi Eze
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Merino nets brace as Spain come from behind to beat Croatia
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The match begins
Arsenal takes the lead 1-0 against Slavia Prague. Noni Madueke scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box to the center of the goal, assisted by Viktor Gyökeres with a through ball.
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Merino nets brace as Spain come from behind to beat Croatia
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GOAL Arsenal: Noni Madueke (Arsenal) scores!
Noni Madueke scores goal number 1 in the competition (4 matches) Noni Madueke scores goal number 10 for his team (55 matches)
Arsenal lead 2-0 against Slavia Prague. Viktor Gyökeres scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top right corner, assisted by Mikel Merino.
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Merino nets brace as Spain come from behind to beat Croatia
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GOAL Arsenal: Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal) scores!
Viktor Gyökeres scores goal number 1 in the competition (4 matches)
Slavia Prague 1, Arsenal 2. Wiktor Nowak scores for Slavia Prague with a right-footed shot from very close range to the high center of the goal, assisted by David Jurásek's cross.
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Merino nets brace as Spain come from behind to beat Croatia
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GOAL Slavia Praha: Wiktor Nowak (Slavia Praha) scores!
Wiktor Nowak scores goal number 1 in the competition (4 matches)
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Merino nets brace as Spain come from behind to beat Croatia
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The referee whistles for the end of the match
