Arsenal took control with first-half goals from Saka and Havertz against PSG. Timber was rested as the job seemed done by half-time for Arsenal. Donnarumma needed to be on guard for PSG against Arsenal's set pieces.
Arsenal did their work in the first half to see off PSG who have yet to ever beat the Gunners. Goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka enabled the home side to control the game and allow PSG to come on to them. At times PSG had their fair share of possession, and hit the post, but it felt as if Arsenal were toying with them, aware they always had an extra gear to click into.
PSG saw even more of the ball in the early stages of the second half, but they weren't able to prevent Arsenal creating chances, with Martinelli have a decent opportunity to make it three-nil to the Gunners. It made for a good game for the neutral as PSG committed bodies forward, with Joao Neves hitting the crossbar, which gave the visitors some hope going into the last 25 minutes, but it wasn't enough to stop Arsenal winning. Arsenal Statistics PSG 5 Shots on target 2 1 Shots off target 7 65% Possession (%) 35% 1 Corners 5 8 Fouls 8 Match Highlights Arsenal Player Ratings Seemed over the injury scare he had after the thrilling draw with Manchester City, but given the way game played out Arsenal probably could have afforded to rest their number one for this fixture.
With the job seemingly done at half-time, Timber was substituted at half-time and now seems to be an integral part of Arteta's sta.