English Premier League side Arsenal cruised passed Dutch top side PSV Eindhoven in the first leg Champions League last-16 tie. Arsenal scored three goals in the first half and four goals in the second half to make seven goals in 90 minutes. The victory has put their leg firmly in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Ismael Saibari hit the crossbar early on for the home side but Arsenal took control after Jurrien Timber scored Arsenal’s opener in the 18th minute. Ethan Nwaneri doubled the lead for the visitors Arsenal just three minutes later.
Mikel Merino added a third following a defensive mix-up before Noa Lang pulled one back from the penalty spot for PSV.
Arsenal returned to dominance as they continued to attack with ease as soon as the second half started. Skipper Martin Odegaard made sure there was not going to be a PSV comeback. The Arsenal man scored from close range after Benitez pushed a cross out into the area.
Substitute Calafiori then combined well with Leandro Trossard who chipped the ball over Benitez from close range to score Arsenal’s fifth just one minute later.
Martin Odegaard soon returned to the score sheet as he scored his second with an excellent individual effort. Calafiori grabbed a goal late on as Arsenal registered their record away win in the Champions League.
