Arsenal secured a crucial victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, with Dmytro Riznyk’s own goal proving to be the difference in a game where both teams had their chances. The win puts Arsenal in a strong position to progress in the competition despite a lackluster performance.
Mikel Arteta will now be concerned about the fitness of Riccardo Calafiori, who had to be substituted due to an injury. The team will also be without Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka for the time being, adding to the challenges they faced in the match.
Shakhtar Donetsk put up a resilient performance, with their supporters cheering them on in the away end. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to break through Arsenal’s defense and ultimately fell short in their quest for a positive result.
The game saw some tense moments, including a missed penalty by Leandro Trossard and a late save by Riznyk to deny the Belgian winger. Both teams had opportunities to score, but it was Arsenal who came out on top at the final whistle.
Moving forward, Arsenal will need to improve their performance if they want to make a deep run in the Champions League. With key players missing and tough matches ahead, Arteta will need to rally his team to continue their winning ways in Europe.
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