Arsenal Beat Slavia Prague 2-1 as Gyökeres Scores and Assists

Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League on November 4, with Viktor Gyökeres setting up Noni Madueke’s opener and scoring the second goal before half-time. Wiktor Nowak scored for the hosts in the 90th minute, leaving Arsenal to defend their lead through a tense finish. Madueke put Arsenal ahead in the ninth minute after Gyökeres controlled David Raya’s long clearance and played him through. Gyökeres doubled the advantage in the 38th minute, finishing after a one-two with Mikel Merino. Arsenal had 10 points from four Champions League matches after the win. The result came after a sharply contrasting second half, when Slavia pressed more aggressively and Arsenal struggled to keep possession. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side had been “very sloppy” after the break and had given the ball away too often. He said the team had “a lot to learn” from the performance. Goalkeeper David Raya also said Slavia increased its intensity after half-time, adding that Arsenal had too many giveaways, particularly in the final third. Slavia threatened before scoring: Raya saved an Oskar Kubiak header, and Arsenal defenders made clearances near the goal line. Nowak converted...