MIKEL ARTETA believes Arsenal are proving they can beat anyone after Ethan Nwaneri inspired a fourth straight European victory. The whizkid, 17, curled in a stunning solo goal to see off Girona
Goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri helped us come from behind to beat Girona in the Champions League, and you can watch all the action with our full match replay! Arnaut Danjuma put the hosts ahead with a well-taken finish but we were back on level terms 10 minutes later when Jorginho coolly slotted home from the penalty spot.
Mikel Arteta's side came from a goal down to win and secure their place in the Champions League knockout phase.
Ethan Nwaneri shines as Gunners ease into Champions League last 16 - One of AC Milan, Feyenoord, Juventus or PSV Eindhoven now lie in wait for Mikel Arteta’s side
Arsenal fans have expressed their displeasure with forward Raheem Sterling on the back of his performance in their UEFA Champions League meeting with Girona on Wednesday (January 29).
Ethan Nwaneri scored on his full Champions League debut as Arsenal secured direct passage to the last 16 with a 2-1 win at Girona.
Arsenal had the ball in the net in the first 10 minutes, however Riccardo Calafiori ended up being flagged rightly for offside. This mistake was punished then by a former Tottenham player as Arnaut Danjuma took advantage of some terrible Neto goalkeeping.
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Arsenal, with a rotated squad, defeated Girona on the final day of the league phase to secure a round of 16 spot.
Only Liverpool garnered more points than the Gunners in the expanded Champions League group phase. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Arsenal goalscorer Ethan Nwaneri said his match-winning strike against Girona that marked his full Champions League debut was “one of the highlights” of his career.