Arsenal hold off Slavia Prague in nervy Champions League win
Arsenal secured a narrow 2-1 victory against Slavia Prague, with Viktor Gyokeres shining before a difficult second half.
Arsenal maintained their unbeaten start to the Champions League campaign by securing a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Slavia Prague. First-half goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres gave the visitors a comfortable lead, but the team struggled to maintain that intensity after the break.
A tale of two halves
"Two very different halves. We should have had three or four goals in the first half, but we didn't do it."
Mikel Arteta
Goalkeeper David Raya was instrumental in preserving the victory, making crucial saves as the Czech side mounted a late comeback attempt. Despite a late goal from Wiktor Nowak, the Gunners held on to secure the three points.
"They stepped up a gear and made it difficult for us, and we have to learn from it."
David Raya
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed clear frustration with his team's second-half performance, noting that the squad must improve its consistency. The result keeps Arsenal in a strong position in the competition, though the coaching staff will be looking for a more complete display in upcoming fixtures.
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