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Arsenal Slams Slavia in Champions League

London's Arsenal secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage. Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino (brace) scored all the goals in the match.


Arsenal Slams Slavia in Champions League

Bukayo Saka scored from the penalty spot to make it 1-0. In the second half of the match, the London team returned to the pitch with the same attacking intensity they showed during the first 45 minutes and extended their lead. In the first minute, forward Mikel Merino capitalized on a pass inside the penalty area and pushed the ball into the net guarded by Czech goalkeeper Jakub Markovič. Additionally, at the 23rd minute, the English team scored a third goal to seal their victory. Merino anticipated Markovič's exit and slowly sent the ball into the net. Meanwhile, Napoli drew 0-0 with Eintracht Frankfurt and remained in 20th place in the table. Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 3-0 in the match corresponding to the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League. Following this win, the team managed by Spanish manager Mikel Arteta took first place in the standings with 12 points. All three goals for the Premier League team were scored by Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino (a brace). During the first half, the London 'Gunners' deployed a solid attacking strategy that disrupted the defensive lines of their opponent, who planned a strong marking scheme to contain the collective attack but could not handle the individual brilliance. In the 32nd minute, Arsenal opened the scoring at Eden Arena (Czech Republic) with a precise conversion from the penalty spot.