Arsenal 2–0 Olympiacos: Saka strikes as Gunners overcome tense Champions League night.
Arsenal secured a valuable Champions League group-stage victory at the Emirates, beating Olympiacos 2–0 in a match that was far tighter than the scoreline suggests.
Bukayo Saka was the difference-maker, settling nerves in the second half with a well-taken goal after Arsenal had struggled to turn possession into clear chances. The England winger found space inside the box and calmly slotted past the goalkeeper, finally giving the home crowd relief after a frustrating opening hour.
The Gunners had dominated territory and possession but lacked sharpness in the final third. Olympiacos, organized and resilient, threatened occasionally on the counterattack and forced Arsenal into some uncomfortable defensive moments, keeping the tie in the balance longer than manager Mikel Arteta would have liked.
A late second goal sealed the points, giving Arsenal the cushion they had been pushing for and putting the result beyond doubt. The win keeps their campaign on track and eases the pressure after a mixed start in Europe, though the performance highlighted areas for improvement if they are to go deep in the competition.
For Arteta, the positives were clear: another clean sheet, minutes managed across the squad, and Saka once again stepping up on the big stage. But the nervy atmosphere inside the Emirates told its own story — Arsenal will need more ruthlessness if they are to match ambitions of competing with Europe’s elite.
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