Arsenal blank Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in Champions League: Key stats
Arsenal blanked Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in matchweek 2 of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season at the Emirates. First-half goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka helped Mikel Arteta's men claim all three points. After two games, Arsenal own 4 points. They had drawn their matchweek 1 contest versus Atalanta in Italy. This was a massive win for Arsenal as they flexed their muscles.
Arsenal keep 2nd successive clean sheet
Arsenal are currently placed 8th in the revamped 2024-25 edition of the Champions League. They own the same points as Manchester City, Sparta Praha, Sporting and Inter. Arteta's side has kept two successive clean sheets.
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Contrasting records for the two teams
Arsenal are unbeaten in their five meetings versus PSG in European competitions (W2 D3). The Parisans have now suffered four successive defeats on English soil (twice to Manchester City, once to Newcastle and once now). The Gunners have won successive Champions League games against French sides. They beat Lens in last season's group stage.
Key numbers for Havertz and Saka
Havertz scored his 5th goal of the season for the Gunners in nine appearances in all competitions. Altogether in 60 matches, the German has smashed 19 goals. In 235 matches for Arsenal, Saka now has 60 goals. As per Squawka, only Harry Kane (16) and Vinicius Junior (10) have been involved in more UCL goals since the start of last season than Saka (9).
Here's the match summary
Havertz put the Gunners ahead after 20 minutes when he beat Guanluigi Donnarumma from Leandro Trossard's cross to head home. Saka's set-piece from near the touchline handed Arsenal a 2-0 lead. PSG had their moments as well. Portugal duo Nuno Mendes and Joao Neves hit the woodwork either side of the break. PSG upped the tempo in the 2nd half but Arsenal held on.
Here are the match stats
Arsenal has six attempts with five shots on target. PSH had 10 attempts with 2 shots on target. Luis Enrique's men had 65% ball possession and an 89% pass accuracy.
Saka's game in numbers
As per Squawka, Saka had 58 touches and completed 23/30 passes. He won 9 duels and clocked 7 touches in opposition box. Saka completed 3 take-ons and won 2 tackles. He created 1 chance as well.
