ARSENAL bounced back to winning ways in unconvincing fashion – thanks to a huge slice of luck.
The Gunners were desperate to put Saturday’s nightmare defeat at Bournemouth behind them as they hosted Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates.
Arsenal just about got back to winning ways[/caption]
Gabriel Martinelli’s low strike thumped the base of the post[/caption]
The ball bounced back off Shakhtar Donetsk goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk into the back of the net[/caption]
But in an underwhelming performance in front of their own fans, it took a flukey own goal to see off their Ukrainian opponents.
Gabriel Martinelli’s low shot just before the half-hour mark struck the base of the post.
But the ball rebounded off the bottom of diving goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk and dribbled over the line.
A VAR call went Arsenal’s way deep into the second half when a left-wing cross was adjudged to have been handballed.
However, Leandro Trossard stepped up and shot down the middle as Riznyk saved with his feet.
The victory came at a cost, though, as Riccardo Calafiori limped off injured.
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Valeriy Bondar was penalised for the handball[/caption]
Leandro Trossard stepped up to take the spot-kick[/caption]
But it was saved by Riznyk’s outstretched feet[/caption]
The Belgian had his head in his hands[/caption]
Riccardo Calafiori hobbled off injured[/caption]
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk was in the stands to watch his old team[/caption]
Arsenal have the breakthrough goal 💥
It’s unfortunate for Dmytro Riznyk as Gabriel Martinelli’s shot canons back off the post and in via the Shakhtar goalkeeper#UCLonPrime pic.twitter.com/mWezszZjgf
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