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Sporting 0-1 Arsenal: Champions League quarter-final first leg
Instead it was Kai Havertz who again came to Arsenal’s rescue after scoring in the last round against his former club Bayer Leverkusen as he struck in injury time, with David Raya making a string of fine saves that underlined his importance to the side. After the doubts emerged in the defeats against Manchester City and Southampton, perhaps this will be the confidence boost that the Premier League leaders needed as they prepare to return to domestic action against Bournemouth on Saturday?
TL;DR
- Kai Havertz scored the winning goal in injury time for Arsenal against Sporting.
- David Raya made a series of important saves throughout the match.
- The victory ends Sporting's home unbeaten run of 17 games.
- Gabriel Martinelli provided the assist for Havertz's goal.
- Max Dowman became the youngest-ever player in a Champions League quarter-final for Arsenal at 16 years and 97 days old.
- Mikel Arteta praised the team's identity and the impact of his substitutes.
- Kai Havertz expressed his joy at scoring the late goal and highlighted David Raya as the best keeper in the world.