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Champions League: Havertz, Saka Help Arsenal Blank Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 - In Pics

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal outclassed his former team Paris Saint-Germain in a 2-0 Champions League victory with Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scoring in the first half for the Gunners on Wednesday (October 2, 2024). PSG coach Luis Enrique’s gamble on leaving Ousmane Dembele out did not pay off. Having drawn their Champions League opener at Atalanta last month, Arsenal got their first win on the board at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal FC vs Paris Saint-Germain Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

PSG players applaud their fans at the end of a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England.

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Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC
Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Arsenal's Kai Havertz, center, celebrates after teammate Bukayo Saka scored their side's second goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England.

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Champions League Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Arsenal's Kai Havertz, center, scores the opening goal past PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England.

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Champions League 2024 Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Arsenal's Kai Havertz, center, attempts a shot at goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England.

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Champions League: Arsenal FC vs Paris Saint-Germain
Champions League: Arsenal FC vs Paris Saint-Germain Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saves a shot from Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, left, during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England.

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Champions League 2024: Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC
Champions League 2024: Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal FC Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

A shot from PSG's Joao Neves, foreground right, hits the bar during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England.

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PSGs Willian Pacho
PSG's Willian Pacho Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

PSG's Willian Pacho jumps for the ball with Arsenal's Kai Havertz, right. during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England.

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Arsenals Kai Havertz
Arsenal's Kai Havertz Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Arsenal's Kai Havertz grabs the shirt of PSG's Joao Neves during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England,

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Arsenals William Saliba
Arsenal's William Saliba Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

Arsenal's William Saliba steps on the foot of PSG's Bradley Barcola during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England.

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PSGs Marquinhos
PSG's Marquinhos Photo: AP/Alastair Grant

PSG's Marquinhos fights for the ball with Arsenal's Kai Havertz during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Arsenal stadium in London, England.