In the Champions League match between Arsenal and Monaco at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 3-0 win. Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, expressed his happiness with the performance, despite some difficult moments in the game. Bukayo Saka was named the player of the match, scoring one of the three goals and praising his teammate Myles Lewis-Skelly for his contribution.
The game saw Arsenal dominating in the first half, creating numerous chances to score. However, Monaco fought back in the second half, but Arsenal’s defense held strong. Kai Havertz scored the second goal, which was initially ruled as an own goal by Thilo Kehrer. Saka scored the third goal to secure Arsenal’s victory.
The win moves Arsenal up to third place in the Champions League standings, setting them up well for their upcoming matches against Dinamo Zagreb and Girona in the New Year. The match also saw some controversy, with Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli fortunate to avoid a red card for a challenge in the first half.
Overall, Arsenal’s performance in the match was strong, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. The team will go into the Christmas break in good spirits, looking to build on this success in the next phase of the competition.
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