Teenage midfielder Bukayo Saka shone for Arsenal as Alexandre Lacazette's goal earned them a comfortable 1-0 Europa League win over Qarabag.
Match Events
9' CHANCE! Saka's shot saved
SAVE! Saka cuts in from the right flank and he tries to bend a strike towards the bottom corner, but Vagner gets across to make the stop.
16'GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Qarabag (Lacazette)
GOALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! LACAZETTE PUTS ARSENAL AHEAD!! 1-0!!!! The Gunners have the lead as Ozil and Lacazette combine in the box. Ozil slides an offload into the right inside channel where the Frenchman takes a good first touch. Lacazette uses a neat piece of skill to get half-a-yard on Huseynov before burying his effort past Vagner with a solid strike.
76' OFFSIDE! Nketiah's goal disallowed
DISALLOWED GOAL! Saka gets the better of Medvedev down the left flank and he floats a cross into the middle that Nketiah heads home from close range. However, the forward was in an offside position and the goal is ruled out.
Match Report
Alexandre Lacazette's first Europa League goal of the season secured Arsenal a straightforward 1-0 home win over Qarabag as Unai Emery took the opportunity to blood young and returning players in a pressure-free match.
The Gunners were confirmed as winners of Europa League Group E after their 3-0 win over Vorskla and Emery handed Laurent Koscielny his first competitive start since last season's semi-final, while Mesut Ozil made his first appearance after a back injury.
With Qarabag already eliminated from the competition, the game was played like an exhibition match, but there were flashes of brilliance from 17-year-old midfielder Bukayo Saka, making his first start for Arsenal on the left wing.
Player Ratings
Line-ups
Arsenal XI: M. Özil, Sokratis, Koscielny, Lacazette, E. Martínez, Carl Jenkinson, M.Elneny, A.M Niles, Willock, Nketiah, B. Saka
Subs: Nacho Monreal, Mkhitaryan, D. Iliev, Z. Medley, M. Guendouzi, Charlie Gilmour, Tyreece John-Jules
Qarabağ XI: R. Sadıqov, Jakub Rzezniczak, Míchel , M. Medvedev, Qara Qarayev, B. Hüseynov, Vagner, Simeon Slavchev, W. Guerrier, A. Zoubir, M. Mədətov
Subs: A. Agolli, Dani Quintana, A. Abdullayev, Filip Ozobic, C. Diniyev, Ş. Məhəmmədəliyev, R. Məmmədov
knackered
245
Hope Koscielny stays free of injuries now, that long time paired with missing out on the WC Title must be seriously dramatic
Sharmake11
216
the speed on this youngsters was a nightmare for the opposition
brahimazafad
169
Great to see Koscielny is in starting lineup after a long time,I hope he is completely recovered and fit to play . I am glad Emery used this match to give opportunity to young Inexperienced players to fight for their spot in Arsenal, It is important for Arsenal futureto gain more European expirience . Good luck Arsenal 😍😍😍😍😍
danoni
139
The word "LOSS" no more in Arsenal's dictionary. Only one team can defeat Arsenal...... and the team is Arsenal. 22 UNBEATEN. SAINTS ARE NEXT. #COYG.
herbivorous
81
Ozil and Laca would thrive in the later stages of the Champions League, having them here is basically cheating
Nesaiknruy_Legend
75
The teams that Arsenal and Chelsea faced tonight showed that when a team have their backs behind the walls, no matter how good the opposition is, the team will still put in their 100% and give a tough game.
Godvictor
72
Oh yes, 22+ still unbeaten.