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Arsenal 1-0 FC Zurich: Kieran Tierney’s thunderbolt ensured the Gunners win Group A to advance to the last 16

Karl Matchett
Thursday 03 November 2022 22:19 GMT
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Kieran Tierney was the unlikely match-winner as Arsenal beat FC Zurich to progress from their Europa League group in first place and avoid a potentially tricky knockout round play-off tie.

The Gunners needed to match the result of Group A rivals PSV Eindhoven to secure top-spot and Tierney’s fine finish was just enough to see off a spirited Zurich side 1-0.

PSV won away to Bodo/Glimt so a victory at the Emirates Stadium was required as Mikel Arteta’s side - showing seven changes from the 5-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday - failed to fire.

But, after Manchester United had only been able to seal second place in their group earlier in the evening, the win means Arsenal will avoid the likes of Barcelona, Juventus and Sevilla as they receive a bye into the round of 16.

Relive the action as Arsenal beat FC Zurich in the Europa League:

8’ - Arsenal 0-0 Zurich

Okita is leading the charge for the visitors in these opening stages. Twice he has got behind the left-back now but without finding a good cross at the end of his run.

Nketiah tries to dart down the left wing of Arsenal in turn, but he’s offside and the ball is behind him anyway.

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 20:09

4’ - Arsenal 0-0 Zurich

Jesus has been out on the right side at the start of this game, Nketiah through the middle. Then the Brazilian heads centrally too as he looks to run in behind. No doubt there will be plenty of changing around in the front line and Nketiah will hope to stake his claim for more regular starts.

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 20:04

Arsenal 0-0 Zurich

We are underway! Lots of flags and noise from the visiting supporters, let’s see what Arsenal can offer up to match that atmosphere.

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 20:01

Arsenal vs FC Zurich - latest news

Here’s how the Group A sides are looking ahead of this final game:

  1. Arsenal 12 pts
  2. PSV 10 pts
  3. Bodo/Glimt 4 pts
  4. FC Zurich 3 pts

As such, the visitors are hoping for a result to send them third and into the Europa Conference League.

Arsenal must at least match PSV - if they draw and PSV win, it’s the Dutch side who are through top of the group on head to head.

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 19:58

Arsenal vs FC Zurich: Confirmed line-ups

Right, second match.

Arsenal face FC Zurich and kick-off is 10 minutes away.

Here are the line-ups:

ARS - Ramsdale, White, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney, Elneny, Lokonga, Nelson, Vieira, Jesus, Nketiah

FCZ - Brecher, Kamberi, Katic, Aliti, Boranijasevic, Selnaes, Conde, Guerrero, Rohner, Okita, Tosin

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 19:55

FT - Real Sociedad 0-1 Man United

And there’s the whistle!

United claim the points but Real Sociedad claim top spot on goal difference.

It’s the play-offs for the Premier League side, where they could face the likes of Barcelona or Sporting CP.

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 19:42

90+4’ - Real Sociedad 0-1 Man United

A barrage of late balls from United, straight into the box, but they are going nowhere.

Real Sociedad defend them with ease.

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 19:41

90+1’ - Real Sociedad 0-1 Man United

We are into five minutes of stoppage time.

It’s not cultured or planned from United now, it’s simply hit it forward and hope for the best.

Can they get the one chance they need to fall to a player with a cool head and a clinical touch?

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 19:38

88’ - Real Sociedad 0-1 Man United

Dalot into the book for clattering into his man with a raised arm. He’s furious but the ref waves him off.

The home fans are flag-waving and song-chanting, trying to help their side over the line.

An almighty scramble in the box sees two shots blocked and another wastefully smashed wide - then the offside flag goes up anyway. United leaving a late push very late indeed.

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 19:36

84’ - Real Sociedad 0-1 Man United

Not long left either way - Real Sociedad still the side pushing forward most despite it being United who are most in need of another goal.

Two corners in succession for the hosts - United clear their lines.

Karl Matchett3 November 2022 19:33

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