Arsenal score three after halftime to beat Lille 3-0

Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 13, scoring all three goals in a seven-minute spell after halftime to secure a second win in as many league-phase matches. Jurrien Timber opened the scoring in the 64th minute at Emirates Stadium, chipping the ball over goalkeeper Berke Ozer after receiving a pass from Noni Madueke. Eberechi Eze doubled Arsenal’s lead three minutes later, finishing a move involving substitute Bukayo Saka. Saka completed the scoring in the 71st minute after combining with Kai Havertz, who supplied the final pass. The victory gave Arsenal six points from its first two matches. Match coverage placed the club level at the top of the standings with Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon, also on six points. Lille, beaten by Real Betis in its opening game, remained without a point. The scoreline came after a goalless first half in which Lille had a goal by Ayase Ueda ruled out for offside. Arsenal created chances through Bruno Guimarães and Mikel Merino, but Ozer made saves to keep the match level. Arsenal increased its attacking pressure after the break, then turned the contest with three goals in quick succession.