How Arsenal beat PSV 1-0 in Europa League match thanks to Xhaka's goal

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Mikel Arteta spoke to BT Sport after the match: "We had really good moments where we dominated against a really good side. We lacked that final pass or shot but we're happy to win the game and we are qualified which is the first step.

"The difference between finishing first and second is big and we want to get the job done.

"In Europe you have to control the opponent. They are very talented, used to winning and the amount of goals they have scored is incredible - we were really mature."

On Granit Xhaka's goal: "It was a great goal with the right foot, a half-volley. He is getting in these positions every game that's why he is scoring the goals."

On Bukayo Saka, who needed treatment but then came back on: "I think he will be OK."

Pundits on both sides of the pond are commenting on how remarkable Xhaka's redemption at Arsenal has been.

Martin Keown said on BT Sport: "Granit Xhaka is now becoming an Arsenal fan favourite and who could've imagined that?

"We know he has had a difficult time at the club but that's in the past and he's doing well. He is really important in the side for Arsenal's success. If they are successful and win a trophy, he will get another contract."

Aaron West said on Paramount+: "Incredible turnaround. He went from being booed off the pitch by his own fans, giving them hand signals we can't show on camera, to completely turning it around."

Opposing supporters having a bit of a clash after the final whistle:

Bit of aggro between fans after the full-time whistle. Few objects being thrown. PSV fans launching a few seats at the Arsenal fans. Police trying to calm things down. pic.twitter.com/xR3PlJyByC

— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) October 20, 2022

At Craven Cottage, Fulham lead Aston Villa 1-0 at half-time thanks to a goal from Harrison Reed.

Leicester City and Leeds United have just gotten underway.

Those matches can be streamed on Amazon Prime in the UK. In the US, Fulham-Villa is airing on USA Network, while Leicester-Leeds is streaming on Peacock.

The goalscorer spoke to BT Sport after the victory:

"Everything is going well at the moment, but this is not a surprise.

"You win and lose as a team, but at the moment we are very dangerous."

He's becoming quite the Arsenal superstar, Granit Xhaka ????

???? @Becky_Ives_#UEL pic.twitter.com/t543Jg6eMf

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 20, 2022

The famous chant is getting new life as of late:

Remarkable note about Xhaka scoring with his off-foot today:

3 - Granit Xhaka has scored as many goals this season (3) as in his previous three seasons combined. Tonight's goal was the first of his 17 for @Arsenal not to be scored with his left foot. Remodeled. pic.twitter.com/KkMWEGa2fd

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 20, 2022

Arsenal continue their perfect start to their Europa League campaign, taking their fourth win from four group stage matches. It's their third straight clean sheet in the competition.

Looking more broadly, Arsenal have won 13 of the 14 matches they've played in all competitions this season, and have yet to fail to score in a match.

Arsenal go five points clear at the top of group A.

Xavi, who has been PSV's brightest attacking threat tonight, is replaced by American player Richard Ledezma.

Four minutes added on.

Arsenal have bodies forward for a corner, but PSV get a hold of the ball and break the other way.

Tierney and Odegaard each commit a cynical foul to halt the attack, and both find themselves in the referee's book.

Arteta makes his final change of the night, bringing on Nelson for Saka.

It's Nelson's third appearance of the season as he works his way back from injury. He's familiar with PSV after spending last season on loan at Feyenoord.

Saka surges into the PSV box and has a free shot on goal, but Benitez is there to stymie him yet again.

Teze gets free down the right wing and has a fantastic opportunity to cross for De Jong in the box, but badly misplays his pass. This match is not decided yet.

Martinelli beats Teze near the touchline and fires off a powerful shot, but Benitez does well to parry it to safety.

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Veerman is off, replaced by Luuk de Jong.

He didn't get a goal but Jesus was great today. He comes off and is replaced by Martinelli. White also comes on, replacing Tomiyasu.