The team camaraderie for Havertz and Ramsdale is what this Arsenal team is all about
Arsenal host Lens in the Champions League tonight knowing that a victory would see they secure a place in the next round. Mikel Arteta’s men have nine points and sit top of Group B following consecutive wins over Sevilla. They are four points clear of PSV Eindhoven and Lens who both have five and could still reach the next round.
Earlier in the campaign, Lens shocked the London side by beating them 2-1 at home though the Gunner’s performance was disjointed and sluggish that night. Expect them to be more clinical and focused at the Emirates where the French side will be looking to, at the very least, avoid defeat.
The Gunners have won their last three fixtures across all competitions and are in good form following Kai Havertz’s late winner against Brentford last time out. Can they go on are reach the Champions League knockout rounds tonight?
We’ll have coverage of the action below plus you can get the latest odds and tips for the game right here:
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Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:53
Half-time! Arsenal 5-0 Lens
45+2 mins: What a performance from Arsenal. They head into the break with five goals to their name and a comfortable grip on Group B.
Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:49
GOAL! Arsenal 5-0 Lens (Odegaard, 45+1)⚽️
45+1 mins: Arsenal come forward as a team with Saka driving the ball forward. He offloads it to Tomiyasu who dinks the ball into the penalty area where it drops to Martin Odegaard who volleys a fine strike into the back of the net.
Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:48
Arsenal 4-0 Lens
Martinelli moves centrally as Havertz nudges the ball to the edge of the box. He feeds it across to Saka who slips Martinelli into the box as he makes a diagonal run.
Martinelli gets to the ball and rattles it at the target only to hit the side netting.
Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:46
Arsenal 4-0 Lens
41 mins: Post! Facundo Medina turns the ball over inside Arsenal’s half and drives forward. He shoots from range as Raya leaps across to his left.
The ball swerves past the goalkeeper and rattles the upright!
Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:42
Arsenal 4-0 Lens
39 mins: Another free kick for Lens is whipped into the box from the inside right channel this time. David Raya comes out to claim the ball but fumbles it under pressure.
There’s a scramble in the box before the Gunners manages to belt the ball clear.
Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:40
Arsenal 4-0 Lens
36 mins: A free-kick is delivered into the box by the visitors and a few of their players are appeal to the referee for a penalty. They want anything to give them a chance of a comeback.
A replay shows the ball hit Kai Havertz’s leg and then his arm but VAR doesn’t see fit to call the referee over to the monitor.
Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:38
Arsenal 4-0 Lens
33 mins: Bukayo Saka is crunched again and goes down in a heap. Mikel Arteta will be bringing him off at half-time for sure. The match has been won already and there’s no need to risk your star man.
Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:35
Arsenal 4-0 Lens
Arsenal burst forward on a counter attack after turning the ball over in midfield. Gabriel Jesus is the man released into space and holds up the ball brilliantly.
Martinelli overlaps and heads into the box but Jesus’ threaded pass doesn’t reach him and the opportunity breaks down.
Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:32
GOAL! Arsenal 4-0 Lens (Martinelli, 27’)⚽️
27 mins: Arsenal are running riot at the Emirates Stadium. Less than half an hour played and they’re four goals up.
A hoofed clearance from Takehiro Tomiyasu brings the ball across the field to Gabriel Martinelli. The winger carries the ball into the box, nips inside and slots a beautiful shot into the far bottom corner.
Mike Jones29 November 2023 20:30
